Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SE-DUCE, v.t. [L. seduco; se, from, and duco, to lead; Fr. seduire; It. seddure; Sp. seducir.]

1. To draw aside or entice from the path of rectitude and duty in any manner, by flattery, promises, bribes, or otherwise; to tempt and lead to iniquity; to corrupt; to deprave. Me the gold of France did not seduce. – Shak. In the latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed do seducing spirits. 1 Tim. iv.
2. To entice to a surrender of chastity. He that can seduce a female, is base enough to betray her.