philter
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Red Hugh fell afoul of a British agent who accomplished with a philter what could not be done by force.
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Every bane has its corresponding antidote; if so, there may be physic even for a philter.
From The Comic Latin Grammar A new and facetious introduction to the Latin tongue by Leech, John
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
"Our betrothal," he answered, dreamily, as one who has set his lips to a philter.
From The Open Question a tale of two temperaments by Robins, Elizabeth
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
So shocked was Byron that he complained that the book was filled with "the philtered ideas of a jaded voluptuary."
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These descriptions ought to have been written by Tiberius at Caprea—they are forced—the philtered ideas of a jaded voluptuary.
From The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 2 by Prothero, Rowland E. (Rowland Edmund), Baron Ernle