subinˈduce, v. rare or Obs.
[Partly ad. late L. subindūcĕre, partly f. sub- 25 + induce.]
1. trans. To insinuate, suggest indirectly.
| 1640 Sir E. Dering Sp. Relig. 23 Nov. 14 Our Innovators by this artifice do alter our setled Doctrines; Nay they do subinduce points repugnant and contrariant. |
2. To induce by indirect or underhand means.
| a 1623 Buck Rich. III, iii. (1646) 60 His wife..had made her subtill perswasions of stronger tye, and subinduced him to the Lancastrian side. |
3. To bring about (a thing) as a result of or in succession to another.
| 1855 Browning Ep. Karshish 79 A case of mania—subinduced By epilepsy. |