love philter

Example Sentences

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Hagar, in a fine dramatic melody, promised both, and proceeded to call up the spirit who would bring the love philter.

From Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May

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

Emma prescribed a love philter made up of common sense, understanding, and world-wisdom.

From Emma McChesney and Co. by Ferber, Edna

I doubt whether there is any love philter that could affect La Fontaine, he has never been a lover of women unless they were able to foot the bills.

From Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos The Celebrated Beauty of the Seventeenth Century by Overton, William Hassell

Then, with a warmth of determination worthy a younger man, he demanded an explanation, and received a confession of the poisonous love philter.

From Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth by Earle, Alice Morse