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The act of flowing towards; afflux. Sir T. Browne.

In a flushed or blushing state.

In a flutter; agitated.

Uniting, as glue; causing, or tending to cause, adhesion. -- n.

To unite, or cause to adhere, as with glue or other viscous substance; to unite by causing an adhesion of substances.

The act of uniting by glue or other tenacious substance; the state of being thus united; adhesion of parts.

Pertaining to agglutination; tending to unite, or having power to cause adhesion; adhesive.

Inability to swallow.

A group of the Carnivora, which includes the cats, civets, and hyenas.

An exclamation signifying Praise ye Jehovah. Hence: A song of praise to God. See Hallelujah, the commoner form. I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia. Rev. xix. 1.

e to a subject not specifically and plainly mentioned; -- followed by to; as, the story alludes to a recent transaction. These speeches . . . do seem to allude unto such ministerial garments as were then in use. Hooker.

A match for lighting candles, lamps, etc.

An illuminator of manuscripts and books; a limner. [Obs.] Cowell.

Allurement. [R.]

To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is, by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable; to entice; to attract. With promised joys allured them on. Falconer. The golden sun in splendor likest Heaven Allured his eye. Milton.

The act alluring; temptation; enticement. Though Adam by his wife's allurement fell. Milton.

One who, or that which, allures.

That allures; attracting; charming; tempting. -- Al*lur"ing*ly, adv. -- Al*lur"ing*ness, n.

A figurative or symbolical reference. [Obs.]

Having reference to something not fully expressed; containing an allusion.