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Sim·per

Simper

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Simpered; p. pr. & vb. n. Simpering

  1. To smile in a silly, affected, or conceited manner.
    Behold yond simpering dame.
    With a made countenance about her mouth, between simpering and smiling.
    — ir. P. Sidney.
  2. To glimmer; to twinkle. [Obs.]
    Yet can I mark how stars above Simper and shine.

Simper

n.
  1. A constrained, self-conscious smile; an affected, silly smile; a smirk.
    The conscious simper, and the jealous leer.