(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:45:49

Rose"-wa`ter, a.

Having the odor of rose water; hence, affectedly nice or delicate; sentimental.

"Rose-water philantropy."

Carlyle.

 

© Webster 1913.

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