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dalliance

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dal⋅li⋅ance

  [dal-ee-uhns, dal-yuhns]
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–noun
1. a trifling away of time; dawdling.
2. amorous toying; flirtation.
Origin:
1300–50; ME daliaunce. See dally, -ance
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dal·li·ance   (dāl'ē-əns)   
n.  

  1. Frivolous spending of time; dawdling.

  2. Playful flirtation.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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