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To entice. [Obs.] The Coronation.

Enticement. [Obs.]

One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a mechanic, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.

Apprenticeship. [Obs.]

Apprenticeship. [Obs.]

The service or condition of an apprentice; the state in which a person is gaining instruction in a trade or art, under legal agreement.

A cessation of arms for a short time, by convention; a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement; a truce.

A wall of separation in a shaft or gallery used for ventilation.

The wooden boarding used in supporting the roofs and walls of coal mines. See Brattice.

The presiding justice, or principal judge, of a court. Lord Chief Justice of England, The presiding judge of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice. The highest judicial officer of the realm is the Lord High Chancellor. -- Chief Justice of the United States, the presiding judge of the Supreme Court, a…

The office of chief justice. Jay selected the chief-justiceship as most in accordance with his tastes. The Century.

Silent. [R.] "The guests sit conticent." Thackeray.

The larval form of a tapeworm, having the head and neck of a tapeworm attached to a saclike body filled with fluid; -- called also bladder worm, hydatid, and measle (as, pork measle).

The division of Cetacea in which the teeth are developed, including the sperm whale, dolphins, etc.

To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen. Roses blushing as they blow, And enticing men to pull. Beau. & Fl. My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. P…

Capable of being enticed.

The act or practice of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions.

One who entices; one who incites or allures to evil. Burton.

Notice or information of an event before it happens; forewarning. [R.] Rymer.

Want of justice and equity; violation of the rights of another or others; iniquity; wrong; unfairness; imposition. If this people [the Athenians] resembled Nero in their extravagance, much more did they resemble and even exceed him in cruelty and injustice. Burke.