GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Lure , n. [OF. loire, loirre, loerre, F. leurre lure, decoy; of German origin; cf. MHG. luoder, G. luder lure, carrion.]
   A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks.
   Shak.
   
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   Any enticement; that which invites by the prospect of advantage or pleasure; a decoy.
   Milton.
   
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   (Hat Making) A velvet smoothing brush.
   Knight.
   
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   Lure, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lured ; p. pr. & vb. n. Luring.] [OF. loirer, loirier, F. leurrer. See Lure, n.] To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract.
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   I am not lured with love.
   Piers Plowman.
   
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   And various science lures the learned eye.
   Gay.
   
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   Lure, v. i. To recall a hawk or other animal.
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