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SMICKERINGS
SMICKERING
Smick"er*ing, n.
Definition: Amorous glance or inclination. [Obs.] "A smickering to our young lady." Dryden.
SMICKER
Smick"er, v. i. Etym: [Akin to Sw. smickra to flatter, Dan. smigre, and perhaps to G. schmeicheln, and E. smile. Cf. Smicker, a.]
Definition: To look amorously or wantonly; to smirk.
Smick"er, a. Etym: [AS. smicere tasteful, trim. See Smicker, v.]
Definition: Amorous; wanton; gay; spruce. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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