lovering

She gave herself up to the rapturous enjoyment of their "lovering" with all the naïve abandon of

Pearl of Pearl Island John Oxenham 1896

In her own quaint way she enjoyed their "lovering," as she called it, almost as much as they did themselves.

Pearl of Pearl Island John Oxenham 1896

The little boys and girls in school are playing at "lovering," and their conversation is often more about beaus and sweethearts than about the plays of childhood, which alone should occupy their thoughts.

What a Young Woman Ought to Know Mary Wood-Allen 1874

You must keep an eye on Nat, and let him clearly understand that there is to be no "lovering", or

Jo's Boys Louisa May Alcott 1860

And here let me premise that if any of the elders think there is too much 'lovering' in the story, as I fear they may (I'm not afraid the young folks will make that objection), I can only say with Mrs. March,

Little Women Louisa May Alcott 1860

"lovering," as the boys chose to call their interminable wanderings in the manor gardens, Marian used to be extremely happy with Mrs. Wortley, talking over the history of the engagement, and settling how and when the love began.

The Two Guardians or, Home in This World Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

'lovering' to edify you, but still I say you shall come.

A Terrible Secret May Agnes Fleming 1860

Never did I see such sedate, sweet lovering, so trusting on her part, so guardianlike on his.

The Inn of Tranquillity: Studies and Essays 2004

I suppose the young folk do — what a place to wander about in, lovering!

Over the River 2004

But the interest in this doll lovering began to wane after a time.

Chicken Little Jane Lily Munsell Ritchie