Ogle
['əʊg(ə)l] or ['oɡl]
Definition
(v. t.) To view or look at with side glances, as in fondness, or with a design to attract notice.
(n.) An amorous side glance or look.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Side glance.
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Definition
v.t. to look at fondly with side glances.—v.i. to cast amorous glances.—ns. O′gle; O′gler; O′gling.
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Examples
- In 1822 the important improvement of the reciprocating knife bar was made by Ogle, which became a characteristic feature of all subsequent successful reapers. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- In 1822, Henry Ogle, a schoolmaster of Rennington, assisted by Thomas and Joseph Brown, invented the so-called Ogle reaper. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- However, to my astonishment, his lordship was all rapture, and did nothing but ogle my fair _dame de compagnie_, as though she had been really fair. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- In 1822, Ogle, also of England, was the first to invent the _reciprocating_ knife-bar. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- Get away, said Jos Sedley, quite pleased, and leering up at the maid-servant in question with a most killing ogle. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- He was embracing his sisters, and ogling Miss Rachel, while he honoured me with that testimony of affection. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Mr. Tracy Tupman was established at Emily's side, ogling, whispering, and smiling, in opposition to Mr. Snodgrass. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Who's this little schoolgirl that is ogling and making love to him? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- She was always dangling and ogling after him, I recollect now; and I've no doubt she was put on by her old sharper of a father. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- He danced with her and ogled her for a fortnight, and then he was obliged to return to his military duties in Spain. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
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