dalliance


dal·li·ance

noun \ˈda-lē-ən(t)s\

Definition of DALLIANCE

: an act of dallying: as a : play; especially : amorous play b : frivolous action : trifling

Examples of DALLIANCE

  1. <an extremely serious scientist who is not much given to dalliance or idle chitchat>

First Known Use of DALLIANCE

14th century

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