philter

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

Perhaps the absence that makes the heart grow fonder is working like a philter in this journey planned by Mrs. Valentine with a far different purpose.

From Ladies-In-Waiting by Curtiss, Christine Tucke

The philter must be emptied quickly after the stopper is removed from the vial.

From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne