philter

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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

The philter; it was clear, had been given him, and he was now under its influence.

From The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison

This valuable philter was not to be sent to the party till the next day.

From Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction by Davenport, John

She hastens to the Friar who married them, and he gives her the philter, which she accepts joyfully and carries home in her bosom.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873 by Various

Then, with a warmth of determination worthy a younger man, he demanded an explanation, and received a confession of the poisonous love philter.

From Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth by Earle, Alice Morse