Philander
[fɪ'lændə] or [fə'lændɚ]
Definition
(verb.) have amorous affairs; of men; 'He has been womanizing for years'.
Edited by Adela--From WordNet
Definition
(v. i.) To make love to women; to play the male flirt.
(n.) A lover.
(n.) A South American opossum (Didelphys philander).
(n.) An Australian bandicoot (Perameles lagotis).
Editor: Nicolas
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. n. Coquet, flirt, make love, make a show of love, affect to be in love, play at courtship.
Typed by Belinda
Definition
v.i. to make love: to flirt or coquet.—n. a lover.—n. Philan′derer.
Checked by Lionel
Examples
- There was something most startlingly familiar about him, exclaimed Mr. Philander, And yet, bless me, I know I never saw him before. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Seizing the professor by the arm, Mr. Philander set off in the direction that would put the greatest distance between themselves and the lion. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Soon the entire party had landed where stood Professor Porter, Mr. Philander and the weeping Esmeralda. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- I do not agree with you, objected Mr. Philander. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- They had proceeded but a short distance when a backward glance revealed to the horrified gaze of Mr. Philander that the lion was following them. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Mr. Philander, said Professor Porter. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Mr. Philander cast a frightened glance behind him. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- But we mustn't stand philandering here. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- But Jo hated 'philandering', and wouldn't allow it, always having a joke or a smile ready at the least sign of impending danger. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Typist: Owen