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A duck used to lure wild ducks into a decoy; hence, a person employed to lure others into danger.

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  1. n. A duck used to lure wild ducks into a decoy; hence, a person employed to lure others into danger.
  2. A duck used to lure wild ducks into a decoy; hence, a person employed to lure others into danger. Beau. & Fl.
  3. A duck used to lure wild ducks into a decoy; hence, a personemployed to lure others into danger. Beau. & Fl.