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illecebrous
† iˈllecebrous, a. Obs. [ad. L. (ante- and post-classical) illecebrōsus, f. illecebra charm, lure, enticement, f. illicĕre to entice (see illect).] Alluring, enticing, attractive.1531 Elyot Gov. i. vii, The illecebrous dilectations of Venus. 1586 W. Webbe Eng. Poetrie (Arb.) 45 Such illecibrous work... Oxford English Dictionary
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illecebration
† illeceˈbration Obs. rare. [n. of action f. late L. illecebrāre to entice, allure, f. illecebra: see illecebrous.] The action of alluring; enticement, allurement.1624 Heywood Gunaik. vii. 364 The Syrens..insinuating into the eares of man by their severall illecebrations or enticements. a 1704 T. Br... Oxford English Dictionary
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