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Dalliance Definition & Meaning

dalliance
noun
  1. the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
  2. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

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What does dalliance mean?
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
What part of speech is dalliance?
Dalliance is a noun.
How many definitions does dalliance have?
Dalliance has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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