ˈparəˌmu̇(ə)r, -mō(ə)r, -mȯ(ə)r, -u̇ə, -ōə, -ȯ(ə) noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from par amour through love, by way of love, from Old French
: one who loves or is loved illicitly : one taking the place without the legal rights of a husband or wife : mistress — called also lover