billet doux
Example Sentences
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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
The same day that General Anderson wrote Aguinaldo his billet doux about the dictatorship, viz.,
From The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by Blount, James H.
That little billet doux seems to have quite upset the Senorita, though.
From Gold of the Gods by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
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
