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philander
/ fɪˈlændə /
verb
- introften foll bywith (of a man) to flirt with women
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Derived Forms
- phiˈlanderer, noun
- phiˈlandering, nounadjective
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Other Words From
- phi·lan·der·er noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of philander1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of philander1
C17: from Greek philandros fond of men, from philos loving + anēr man; used as a name for a lover in literary works
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Example Sentences
"I—ah—thought it would not be—ah—quite appropriate," lisped William Philander.
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If she had no disposition to philander what was his warrant for supposing she could be corrupted into respectability?
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John looks at Philander and the latter nods, for it all seems clear and above board.
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His assurance carries the day; the man backs down and allows Philander a passage.
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You noticed how she stared at you and asked your name; why, it didn't matter if a dozen Philander Sharpe were near by.
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