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   paramour

   /ˈparəmʊə/

   noun

   • 1. a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person. archaic

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French par amour ‘by love’; in English the phrase was written from an early date as one word and came to be treated as a noun.

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   The meaning of PARAMOUR is lover; specifically : an illicit or secret lover. How to use paramour in a sentence. Did you know?

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   PARAMOUR definition: 1. the person you are having a romantic or sexual relationship with, but are not married to 2. the…. Learn more.

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   Definition of paramour noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · paramour (plural paramours) A lover; a sexual or romantic partner: A paramour; an illicit sexual or romantic partner. A term of address for someone that one loves. Sexual, romantic or (less often) spiritual passion. (rare, figurative) Used of Jesus or Mary

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   A paramour is a lover, and often a secret one you're not married to. So it's best not to kiss and make eyes at your paramour in public, unless you want to be the center of a lot of gossip. The noun paramour evolved from the French phrase par amour, meaning “passionately” or “with desire.”

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   2 meanings: 1. mainly derogatory a lover, esp an adulterous woman 2. → an archaic word for beloved (sense 2).... Click for more definitions.

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   PARAMOUR meaning: 1. the person you are having a romantic or sexual relationship with, but are not married to 2. the…. Learn more.

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   What does the noun paramour mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun paramour, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. paramour has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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    Paramour definition: an illicit lover, especially of a married person.. See examples of PARAMOUR used in a sentence.

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    Paramour definition: A lover, especially a lover of a person who is married to someone else.