Dovened

/ˈdʌvənd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of doven; behaved like a dove, or cooed softly.

Etymology

Simple past tense of 'doven,' formed by adding the '-ed' suffix. This archaic verb form would appear in older poetry and literature describing dove-like behavior.

Kelly Says

You'll find this word mostly in very old poetry and novels—it's the kind of verb that romantic poets used to describe tender moments when lovers 'dovened' to each other softly.

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