† ˈludify, v. Obs. rare—1.
[ad. L. lūdificāre to delude, f. lūd-us sport: see -fy.]
trans. To deceive.
| 1447 O. Bokenham Seyntys, Eliz. (Roxb.) 244 Why art thou so..cautelous me for to ludyfye? Ibid. 276 And þat no successyoun shuld her ludyfye Of werdly prosperyte. 1623 Cockeram, Ludifie, to deceiue. |