noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An amorous girl or woman; a wanton. obsolete

   "While all around Spring's chearful influence own You feel not, Amoret, her quickening fire"

2. 2
   A petty love affair. obsolete
3. 3
   A love knot, love token, or love song. obsolete

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"While all around Spring's chearful influence own You feel not, Amoret, her quickening fire"

Etymology

From Middle English amorette, from Old French amorette, French amourette, diminutive of amour.

Related phrases

love affair

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