philter

Example Sentences

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Red Hugh fell afoul of a British agent who accomplished with a philter what could not be done by force.

From Time Magazine Archive

The best philter to excite love is love itself.

From In Both Worlds by Holcombe, William Henry

"My philter, lady," cried the gipsy woman, who had left her donkey cart outside the line.

From The Mississippi Bubble by Hough, Emerson

Dejanira, being jealous, anointed the robe with the philter she had received from Nessus.

From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by Grant, James, archaeologist

Would it be better, for example, if a love philter was introduced for consistency's sake?

From Shakespeare Study Programs; The Comedies by Porter, Charlotte Endymion