adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of hothouse. alt-of, alternative

   "I curl his perriwig, paint his cheeks, perfume his breath; I am his froterer or rubber in a hot-house"

Synonyms

All synonyms

conservatorybabiedclochecoddledcold frameconservatory

Example

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"I curl his perriwig, paint his cheeks, perfume his breath; I am his froterer or rubber in a hot-house"

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