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词汇 comether
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Definition of comether in English:

comether

(also commidher, commither, comideer)
noun kʌmˈɛðə
Irish English rare
  • A seductive spell or charm. Only in "to put the comether on someone" and variants: to exercise a powerful influence over someone; to persuade, fascinate, or seduce someone, especially of the opposite sex.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Sydney Morgan (bap. 1783, d. 1859), novelist and socialite. Representing a regional and colloquial pronunciation of come hither.

Definition of comether in US English:

comether

(also commidher, commither, comideer)
nounkʌmˈɛðə
Irish English rare
  • A seductive spell or charm. Only in "to put the comether on someone" and variants: to exercise a powerful influence over someone; to persuade, fascinate, or seduce someone, especially of the opposite sex.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Sydney Morgan (bap. 1783, d. 1859), novelist and socialite. Representing a regional and colloquial pronunciation of come hither.

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