Lure (?), n. [OF. loire, loirre, loerre, F. leurre lure, decoy; of German origin; cf. MHG. luoder, G. luder lure, carrion.] 1. A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; — used by falconers in recalling hawks. Shak.
2. Any enticement; that which invites by the prospect of advantage or pleasure; a decoy. Milton.
3. (Hat Making) A velvet smoothing brush. Knight.