"beau-catcher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: beau-catchers [plural]
Etymology: beau + catcher, suggesting that it might ensnare a young man. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*keh₂p-}}, {{compound|en|beau|catcher}} beau + catcher Head templates: {{en-noun}} beau-catcher (plural beau-catchers)
  1. (humorous, dated) A small flat curl worn on the temple by women. Tags: dated, humorous Synonyms: kiss curl

Inflected forms

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