A personal letter to a loved one expressing affection.

synonym: billet doux.

Roget 902: endearment, caress; blandishment, blandiment^†; panchement, fondling, billing and cooing, dalliance, necking, petting, sporting, sparking, hanky-panky; caressing.    embrace, salute, kiss, buss, smack, osculation, deosculation^†; amorous glances.    courtship, wooing, suit, addresses, the soft impeachment; lovemaking; serenading; caterwauling.    flirting etc. v.; flirtation, gallantry; coquetry.    true lover's knot, plighted love; love tale, love token, love letter; billet-doux, valentine.    honeymoon; Strephon and Chloe^†.    ... show more

Dutch: liefdesbrief