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Literary notes about ogle (AI summary)

In literature the term “ogle” is remarkably versatile. It is often used to signify a prolonged, lustful, or scrutinizing gaze—as when a character remarks about ogling “all the skirts” in a light-hearted yet provocative manner ([1]), or when Porthos takes the opportunity to ogle the women ([2]). At the same time, “Ogle” functions as a surname, lending historical or social weight to characters ranging from Dr. William Ogle, noted in lexical works ([3]), to various political and military figures whose names recur throughout narrative histories. In other writings the word is employed with a sense of irony or playfulness, adding both humor and critical nuance to the depiction of how one’s look can betray desire or condescension ([4], [5]).
  1. My collars match my shirts; I swing a dapper cane with ease And ogle all the skirts.
    — from The Book of Gud by Harold Hersey
  2. Porthos took advantage of this circumstance to ogle the women.
    — from The three musketeers by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet
  3. The following striking case has been communicated to me by Dr. William Ogle.
    — from Roget's Thesaurus by Peter Mark Roget
  4. But, if you can contrive, get next at supper; Or, if forestalled, get opposite and ogle:— O, ye ambrosial moments!
    — from Don Juan by Baron George Gordon Byron Byron
  5. Nothing is so exquisite as an ogle which passes over the good God’s head.”
    — from Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

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