n. [ F. par amour, lit., by or with love. See 2d Par, and Amour. ] 1. A lover, of either sex; a wooer or a mistress (formerly in a good sense, now only in a bad one); one who takes the place, without possessing the rights, of a husband or wife; -- used of a man or a woman. [ 1913 Webster ]
The seducer appeared with dauntless front, accompanied by his paramour Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]