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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lur-,) Luiring, ppl. a. [e.m.E. lewring (1575), luring (1592). f. Lure v.] That allures (fish to be caught), alluring, enticing. transf. and fig. —1570 Sat. P. xxii. 24.
Ane luiring bait fond fischis to wirk tene c1590 Fowler I. 386/259.
My luringe face they leaper made
