n. 1 a card or gift sent, often anonymously, as a mark of love or affection on St Valentine's Day (14 Feb.). 2 a sweetheart chosen on this day.
[ ME f. OF Valentin f. L Valentinus, name of two saints ]
n. 1 a card or gift sent, often anonymously, as a mark of love or affection on St Valentine's Day (14 Feb.). 2 a sweetheart chosen on this day.
[ ME f. OF Valentin f. L Valentinus, name of two saints ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012