philter
a potion, charm, or drug supposed to cause the person taking it to fall in love, usually with some specific person.
a magic potion for any purpose.
to enchant or bewitch with a philter.
Origin of philter
1- Also especially British, philtre
Other words from philter
- phil·ter·er, noun
Words Nearby philter
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How to use philter in a sentence
I sell a great deal of this philter, especially to ladies; we will lay in a good stock of it.
Brother Jacques (Novels of Paul de Kock, Volume XVII) | Charles Paul de KockI am now making a philter to arouse love; it is not very difficult to make, for all I need is tonics, alcohol and stimulants.
Brother Jacques (Novels of Paul de Kock, Volume XVII) | Charles Paul de KockI compounded this philter of corrosive sublimate and herbs that have an effect upon the skin.
Brother Jacques (Novels of Paul de Kock, Volume XVII) | Charles Paul de KockPoor Grard could stand it no longer; the philter was working; colic and headache appeared.
Brother Jacques (Novels of Paul de Kock, Volume XVII) | Charles Paul de KockPhiltre, philter, fil′tėr, n. a charm or spell to excite love.
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