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

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

Well, madam, you shall be supplied with a philter that never fails, on the payment ol twenty-one shillings.

From The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William

"Sincere love is the only philter that can effect prodigies," Anna Bell sighed as she answered.

From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne

Was I still under the influence of the philter poured into the wine?

From The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death by De Leon, Solon