alliciency

noun

Definition of alliciency

plural -es

obsolete

: the quality or power of attracting : attractiveness

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Origin and Etymology of alliciency

Medieval Latin allicientia from Latin allicient-, alliciens (present participle of allicere to allure, from ad- + -licere, from lacere to entice) + -ia -y

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First Known Use: 1646

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