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philtering

philtering is the present participle and gerund of philter.

Meaning of philter

Verb

philter (third-person singular simple present philters, present participle philtering, simple past and past participle philtered)

  1. To impregnate or mix with a love potion.
    • to philter a draught
  2. To charm to love; to excite to love or sexual desire by a potion.
    • Government of the Tongue
      Let not those that have repudiated the more inviting sins, shew themselves philtred and bewitched.

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Questions about philtering

What is philtering the present participle and gerund of?
Philtering is the present participle and gerund of philter.

Words near philtering in the dictionary

  1. PhilSCA
  2. Philson
  3. PHILSUCOM
  4. philter
  5. philtered
  6. philtering
  7. philters
  8. Philthadelphia
  9. philtra
  10. Philtranco
  11. philtre

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