Dictionary entry

Light-o'-love

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Light″–o'–love′ (līt″ō̍–lŭv′), n. 1. An old tune of a dance, the name of which made it a proverbial expression of levity, especially in love matters. Nares. “Best sing it to the tune of light-o'-love.” Shak.

2. Hence: A light or wanton woman. Beau. & Fl.