Allective
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allective is a noun meaning (obsolete) An allurement, enticement.
Meaning
(obsolete) An allurement, enticement.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Alluring.
Example Sentences
disease that will not yield to the allectives of cordials and perfumes
Magnes and many thinges attractive are, / But nothing ſo allective under ſkyes, / As that ſame dainty amiable ſtarre, / That none but griſly mouth of hell defyes.
Word Forms
- allectives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include allectation, allurance, illecebration, inescation, allectory, invitement.
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