paramours

Meanings

• noun

  A lover, especially an illicit or secret one.

  - "She had a paramour in Paris while her husband was at work."
  - "The actress had many paramours during her Hollywood career."

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Synonyms

leman , mistress

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Rhymes

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paramours , premier , powders , flowers

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Variants

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paramour , paramours

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Etymology

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From Old French par amours, from par 'by, through' + amours 'loves'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'paramour' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In medieval France, a 'paramour' was a man who was a lover to a married woman, while a 'pamela' was a woman who was a lover to a married man.

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Related Concepts

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1. mistress: A woman who has a romantic relationship with a man, especially one that is not married to him.

2. lover: A person who is involved in a romantic relationship.

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Quotes

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1. As the vessel made sail immediately, and landed no part of their cargo, there seemed little doubt that they were accomplices of the notorious Robertson, and that the vessel had only come into the firth to carry off his "paramour".

   - Walter Scott,{it}The Heart of Midlothian{/it},1818

2. His Vietnamese "paramour" was a young woman of remarkable beauty.

   - Neil Sheehan,{it}A Bright Shining Lie{/it},1988

3. And faster than you can say "You've got mail!" he fell hard for his unseen "paramour".

   - Kipp Cheng,{it}Entertainment Weekly{/it},23 Oct. 1998

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Culture

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In literature and art, paramours often represent passion, infidelity, and the complexities of human relationships. They can be found in works such as Shakespeare's 'Othello' and Dumas' 'La Dame aux Camélias'.

How to Memorize "paramours"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a secret love affair, with two people meeting in private and sharing intimate moments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'paramour' with the idea of a secret lover or illicit relationship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'paramour' comes from the Old French words 'par' and 'amours', meaning 'by love'.

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