Affair+of+gallantry

  • 101intrigue — I. n. 1. Plot, conspiracy, cabal, machination, stratagem, manoeuvre, wile, finesse, ruse. 2. Amour, love affair, liaison, illicit intimacy. 3. Gallantry, libertinism. II. v. n. 1. Manoeuvre, form plots. 2. Carry on an amour or amours …

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  • 102flirtation — n 1. coquetry, flirting, vamping, affectation of love, gallantry; trifling, toying, dallying, dalliance, philandering; wooing, Inf. sparking, courting, billing and cooing, necking, petting, Inf. spooning, serenading; googoo eyes, sheep s eyes,… …

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