a spider's web (cf. caul, n.1 3); in quot. 1631 figurative, a male flirt.
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释义 | the mind > emotion > love > flirtation or coquetry > [noun] > flirt > male flirt (25) spider-caul1631 a spider's web (cf. caul, n.1 3); in quot. 1631 figurative, a male flirt. rover1638 A flirtatious, promiscuous, or unfaithful man; an inconstant lover; a rake. Now historical. coquet1691 A man who trifles with women's affections; a man given to flirting or coquetry. Frequently in to play the coquet. Cf. coquette, n. 1b. Now somewhat… male coquette1710 A person of either gender who is given to flirting or coquetry. Chiefly with modifying word specifying the gender of the person, as in male coquette… flirta1732 One who flirts, or plays at courtship. Said of a man. Subcategories:— ladies' man or philanderer (15) — lounge lizard (2) — dallying male follower (1) — one who loves to lie on a lady's lap (1) — used allusively for young male eloper (1) |
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