Vocabulary Word
Word: decoy
Definition: lure or bait; V.
Definition: lure or bait; V.
Sentences Containing 'decoy'
Some of them, perhaps, may sometimes decoy a weak customer to buy what he has no occasion for.
And that thou mayest clearly see this, say, Anselmo, hast thou not told me that I must force my suit upon a modest woman, decoy one that is virtuous, make overtures to one that is pure-minded, pay court to one that is prudent?
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