From the whole of what I have mentioned to have passed between my beloved and me, thou wilt gather, that I have not been a mere Dangler, a Hickman, in the passed days, though not absolutely active, and a Lovelace.
"Clarissa, Volume 5 (of 9)"
Samuel Richardson
I am dwindling into a whining, submissive, crouching, very humble, yes if you please, no thank you Madam, Dangler!
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft
The earl, who had ample tact where his consummate selfishness did not warp it, knew well how to act the lover, without running ridiculously into the folly of seeming to play the hoary Dangler.
"Paul Clifford, Volume 3."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton