En-tīce', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. ENTICED (en-tīst'); p. pr. & vb. n. ENTICING.] [O. Eng. entyce, entise, O. Fr. enticer, enticier, enticher, to excite, provoke, from prefix en and O. H. Ger. stechan, stechôn, to prick, goad, A-S. stecan, to prick, stick, sticjan, to transfix.] To draw on, or instigate, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; especially in a bad sense, to lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; to incite. My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. Prov. i. 10. Roses blushing as they blow, And enticing men to pull. Beau. & Fl. Syn.—To allure; coax; decoy; seduce; tempt; inveigle; persuade; prevail on. See ALLURE.