"loverhood" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From lover + -hood. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lover|hood}} lover + -hood Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} loverhood (uncountable)
  1. the state or quality of being a lover Tags: uncountable
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