amoret

English

Etymology

From Middle English amorette, from Old French amorette, French amourette, diminutive of amour.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæməɹɪt/

Noun

amoret (plural amorets)

1. (obsolete) An amorous girl or woman; a wanton.
   • 1746, Joseph Warton, Odes on Various Subjects:

     While all around Spring's chearful influence own
     You feel not, Amoret, her quickening fire

2. (obsolete) A petty love affair.
3. (obsolete) A love knot, love token, or love song.

References

“amoret”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• Moreta, Teramo, morate, omerta, omertà