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Webster 1913 Edition

Rose-water

Rose′-waˊter

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Adj.

Having the odor of rose water; hence, affectedly nice or delicate; sentimental.

“Rose-water philanthropy.”

Carlyle.

Webster 1828 Edition

Rose-water

RO'SE-WATER

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Noun.

Water tinctured with roses by distillation.