Posted on 09/12/2011 4:26:19 AM PDT by xsmommy
Word For The Day, Monday, 9/12/11
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
beguile; verb
verb (used with object), -guiled, -guil·ing. 1. to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude. 2. to take away from by cheating or deceiving (usually followed by of ): to be beguiled of money. 3. to charm or divert: a multitude of attractions to beguile the tourist. 4. to pass (time) pleasantly: beguiling the long afternoon with a good book.
Etymology: [Word History/Etymology]
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