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English

Etymology
From OF. aleurrer (�alurer�), from a (Latin ad) + leurre (�lure�). See �lure�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/��lu�/ (WEAE)

Noun
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1. The power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction.

Translations
Finnish: viehätys, vetovoima

Verb
en-verb|allur|ing

1. transitive To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is, by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable; to entice; to attract.

#: With promised joys allured them on. --Falconer.
#: The golden sun in splendor likest Heaven Allured his eye. --Milton.

Translations

Finnish: viehättää, houkutella
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Polish: wabi�, n�ci�, przyci�ga�

Synonyms
To attract; entice; tempt; decoy; seduce.

French
Etymology
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