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
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 Louis Arundel
It will be remembered that Mr Slope, when leaving his billet doux with Mrs Bold, had been informed that it would be sent out to her at Plumstead that afternoon.
From Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope
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
