love philter

Example Sentences

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And a powder made of the light-coloured tubercle formed the main ingredient, said my cousin, in the love philter; while a powder made of the dark-coloured one excited, it was held, only antipathy and dislike.

From My Schools and Schoolmasters or The Story of my Education. by Miller, Hugh

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

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

From Emma McChesney and Co. by Ferber, Edna

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

Desperate certainly she was when she dared even to think of giving a love philter to a minister.

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