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† ˈSuada Obs.
[L. Suāda, fem. of suādus persuasive, f. root swād- (see suave). Cf. G. suada, suade (colloq.) gift of the gab.]
The Roman goddess of persuasion; hence = persuasiveness, persuasive eloquence.
1592Harvey Four Lett. Wks. (Grosart) I. 242 How faine would I see..Suadas hoony-bees in you rehiu'd. 1593― Pierce's Super. Ibid II. 276 Euen the filed Suada of Isocrates, wanted the voyce of a Siren, or the sound of an Eccho. 1621S. Ward Happiness of Practice 18 Irrisistable is the Suada of a good life, aboue a faire profession. |