Se*duce" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Seduced (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Seducing (?).] [L. seducere, seductum; pref.
se- aside + ducere to lead. See Duke.]
1. To draw aside from the path of rectitude and
duty in any manner; to entice to evil; to lead astray; to tempt and
lead to iniquity; to corrupt.
For me, the gold of France did not
seduce.
Shak.
2. Specifically, to induce to surrender
chastity; to debauch by means of solicitation.
Syn. -- To allure; entice; tempt; attract; mislead; decoy;
inveigle. See Allure.