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 window dresser window dresser /ˈwɪndoʊ ˈdrɛsər/

noun

  1. Someone who decorates shop windows  ( window dresser , window trimmer )
    someone who decorates shop windows


 foster-brother foster-brother /ˈfɑːstərˈbrʌðər/

noun

  1. Your foster brother is a male who is not a son of your parents but who is raised by your parents  ( foster brother , foster-brother )
    your foster brother is a male who is not a son of your parents but who is raised by your parents


 coat coat /ˈkoʊt/

noun

  1. () An outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors  ( coat )
    an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
     He wore a heavy coat to keep him warm in the cold winter weather
    He wore a heavy coat to keep him warm in the cold winter weather
  2. () A thin layer covering something  ( coat , coating )
    a thin layer covering something
     A second coat of paint
    a second coat of paint
  3. Growth of hair, wool or fur covering the body of an animal  ( coat , pelage )
    growth of hair, wool or fur covering the body of an animal

verb

  1. () Put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface  ( surface , coat )
    put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
     Coat the cake with chocolate
    coat the cake with chocolate
  2. () Cover or provide with a coat  ( coat )
    cover or provide with a coat
      He coated the wall with a fresh layer of paint.
    He coated the wall with a fresh layer of paint.
  3. Form a coat over  ( cake , coat )
    form a coat over
     Dirt had coated her face
    Dirt had coated her face


 love-philter love-philter /ˈlʌv ˈfɪltər/

noun

  1. [American] A drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it  ( love-philter [American] , love-philtre [Canadian, British] , love-potion , philter [American] , philtre [Canadian, British] )
    a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it