En*tice" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Enticed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Enticing (?).] [OE. entisen, enticen, OF.
enticier, entichier; pref. en- (L. in) +
a word of uncertain origin, cf. OF. atisier to stir a fire,
provoke, L. titio firebrand, or MHG. zicken to push.]
To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract;
as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead
astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed
them to listen.
Roses blushing as they blow,
And enticing men to pull.
Beau. & Fl.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou
not.
Prov. i. 10.
Go, and thine erring brother gain,
Entice him home to be forgiven.
Keble.
Syn. -- To allure; lure; coax; decoy; seduce; tempt;
inveigle; incite; persuade; prevail on. See Allure.