LIGHT-O'-LOVE

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

An old tune of a dance, the name of which made it a proverbial expression of levity, especially in love matters. Nares. "Best sing it to the tune of light-o'-love." Shak.

2.
n.

Hence: A light or wanton woman. Beau. & Fl.

← LIGHT-MINDED L — all words LIGHT-SHIP →
Browse all “L” words Find “LIGHT-O'-LOVE” in other definitions

98,828 entries. Headwords are matched first, then definition text.