lover
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lov·er

noun \ˈlə-vər\

Definition of LOVER

1
a : a person in love; especially : a man in love with a woman
b plural : two persons in love with each other
2
: an affectionate or benevolent friend
3
4
a : paramour
b : a person with whom one has sexual relations

Examples of LOVER

  1. His wife accused him of having a secret lover.
  2. She left her husband and ran away with her lover.

First Known Use of LOVER

13th century

Rhymes with LOVER

Lov·er

biographical name \ˈlə-vər\

Definition of LOVER

Samuel 1797–1868 Irish nov.

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