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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SMICKER

v.i.To smerk; to look amorously or wantonly.

 

SMICKERING

ppr. Smerking; smiling affectedly.

 

SMICKERING

n.An affected smile or amorous look.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SMICKER

Smick "er, v. i. Etym: [Akin to Sw. smickra to flatter, Dan. smigre,and perhaps to G. schmeicheln, and E. smile. Cf. Smicker, a.]

 

Defn: To look amorously or wantonly; to smirk.

 

SMICKER

Smick "er, a. Etym: [AS. smicere tasteful, trim. See Smicker, v.]

 

Defn: Amorous; wanton; gay; spruce. [Obs. ]

 

SMICKERING

SMICKERING Smick "er *ing, n.

 

Defn: Amorous glance or inclination. [Obs. ] "A smickering to our young lady. " Dryden.