Phil"ter (?), n. [F. philtre, L. philtrum, Gr. , fr. to love, dear, loving.]
A potion or charm intended to excite the passion of love.
[Written also
philtre.]
Addison.
© Webster 1913.
Phil"ter, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Philtered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Philtering.]
1.
To impregnate or mix with a love potion; as, to philter a draught.
2.
To charm to love; to excite to love or sexual desire by a potion.
Gov. of Tongue.
© Webster 1913.