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ˈsimperer
[f. simper v.2 + -er1.]
One who simpers or smiles affectedly.
1769Nevile Imit. Juvenal 11 A simp'rer, that a court affords. 1810Scott Lady of L. v. xxi, Well the simperer might be vain. 1816Gilchrist Philos. Etym. 216, I know what courtly simperers will think and say..of this..style of writing. 1863Mrs. Oliphant Salem Chapel vii, Those self-engrossed simperers should yet be startled out of their follies. |