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Webster 1913 Edition


Allective

Al-lec′tive

,
Adj.
[LL.
allectivus
.]
Alluring.
[Obs.]

Al-lec′tive

,
Noun.
Allurement.
[Obs.]
Jer. Taylor.

Webster 1828 Edition


Allective

ALLEC'TIVE

,
Adj.
Alluring. [Not used.]

ALLEC'TIVE

,
Noun.
Allurement. [Not used.]

Definition 2024


allective

allective

English

Noun

allective (plural allectives)

  1. (obsolete) An allurement.
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Adjective

allective (comparative more allective, superlative most allective)

  1. (obsolete) alluring