love philter

Example Sentences

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And a powder made of the light-coloured tubercle formed the main ingredient, said my cousin, in the love philter; while a powder made of the dark-coloured one excited, it was held, only antipathy and dislike.

From My Schools and Schoolmasters or The Story of my Education. by Miller, Hugh

They were as oblivious of their peril as Tristan and Isolde in the spell of the love philter.

From What Will People Say? A novel by Hughes, Rupert

Hagar, in a fine dramatic melody, promised both, and proceeded to call up the spirit who would bring the love philter.

From Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May

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

Emma prescribed a love philter made up of common sense, understanding, and world-wisdom.

From Emma McChesney and Co. by Ferber, Edna