Lure, v. i. To recall a hawk or
other animal.
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 (?), 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.