Definition of Lure. Meaning of Lure. Synonyms of Lure

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Definition of Lure

Lure
Lure 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. I am not lured with love. --Piers Plowman. And various science lures the learned eye. --Gay.
Lure
Lure Lure, v. i. To recall a hawk or other animal.
Lure
Lure Lure, n. [OF. loire, loirre, loerre, F. leurre lure, decoy; of German origin; cf. MHG. luoder, G. luder lure, carrion.] 1. A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks. --Shak. 2. Any enticement; that which invites by the prospect of advantage or pleasure; a decoy. --Milton. 3. (Hat Making) A velvet smoothing brush. --Knight.

Meaning of Lure from wikipedia

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