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billet doux

[bil-ey-doo, bil-ee-, bee-yey-doo] / ˈbɪl eɪˈdu, ˈbɪl i-, bi jeɪˈdu /


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Should the billet doux contain a note of contrition, following an argument?

From BBC Feb. 13, 2014

A hairdresser rewrites an unsigned billet doux to cheer up her dumped mum.

From The Guardian Aug. 12, 2011

It has the cut and fashion of the billet doux of St Germains; and," she added, laughing, "the precise flavour, too, I declare.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 by Various

Must be a dainty billet doux from Rosie Sinclair; but here, take it and go off by yourself.

From Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence by Arundel, Louis

Here's Reachum's last billet doux on rifles, quoting them at about 5 per cent, above cost, and yet you expect me to give you an order.

From A Man of Samples Something about the men he met "On the Road" by Maher, William H.




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