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Definition: DRUERY

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. Courtship; gallantry; love; an object of love.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Druery" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Druery \Dru"er*y\, noun. [Old French expression druerie.]. (references)


Topics by Level of Interest: DRUERY

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Aaron Druery 3     Aaron Druery 3

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Synonyms: druery
Position Synonyms (sorted by strength)

Noun

 courtship, gallantry, love, attention, courtesy.
Consider also: desire, civility, affection, bravery, courage, fondness, heroism, liking, propriety, prowess, valor, benevolence, mind, chivalry, charity, aid, consideration, lover, sweetheart, worship.
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