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A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction.

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  1. n. A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction.
  2. A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction. [Obs.] Without any of those dresses, or popular captations, which some men use in their speeches. Eikon Basilike.
  3. A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; acaptivating quality; an attraction. [Obs.]Without any of those dresses, or popular captations, which some menuse in their speeches. Eikon Basilike.
  4. n. A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction.