Lurette
/lʊˈrɛt/noun
A small lure, often used in fishing or as a visual attraction.
Did you know?The term 'lurette' is linked to the Old French word for 'bait', invoking ancient practices of using charm and trickery to attract not just fish, but also the attention of spirits and deities.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
lure
“bait or enticement used to attract fish or prey.”
Late Middle Ages
French
lurette
“diminutive form of lure, implying a smaller bait or charm.”
Modern English
English
lurette
“a term adopted in English to describe a specific type of small fishing lure.”
Modern English
English
lurette
“used in the context of fishing as well as metaphorically in attraction and persuasion.”