Indeed, the general was one of the earliest admirers that dangled in her train, during her short reign of beauty; and they Flirted together for half a season in London, some thirty or forty years since.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Since that time, his campaigns have been principally confined to watering-places; where he drinks the waters for a slight touch of the liver which he got in India; and plays whist with old dowagers, with whom he has Flirted in his younger days.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
She went to all the parties and picnics, and had abundant opportunities of flirtation and marriage; but she neither Flirted nor married.
"A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories"
William D. Howells