Obs. or arch. [ad. Du. lokken = G. locken.] trans. To allure, entice. Also absol.
1481. Caxton, Reynard (Arb.), 110. I am no byrde to be locked ne take by chaf.
1562. Turner, Baths, Pref. Flockinge byrdes … ceas not locking and calling, if they heare any of their kindes.
1855. Kingsley, Westw. Ho! xv. ’Tis just like that old Lucy, to lock a poor maid into shame.
