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† inˈstinction Obs.
[a. obs. F. instinction (15th c.), f. L. type *instinctiōn-em, n. of action f. instinguĕre to instigate: see instinct n.]
1. Instigation; prompting; inspiration.
1490Caxton How to Die 8 That ofte cometh by instyncyon of the deuyl. 1531Elyot Gov. i. xiii, Tulli in his Tusculane questyons supposeth, that a poete can nat abundantly expresse verses sufficient and complete..without celestiall instinction. 1534Whitinton Tullyes Offices ii. (1540) 106 By the instynction of nature men were accompanyed togyther. 1633T. Adams Exp. 2 Peter i. 20 By his [the Lord's] help and instinction only we preach and expound the prophets. 1670R. Lassels Voy. Italy II. 39 St. Gregory..moved by Godly instinction (as John Stow sayth) sent Augustin.
2. Innate or natural impulse; instinct.
1531Elyot Gov. iii. iii, This naturall instinction of creatures unreasonable is necessary and also commendable. 1590P. Barrough Meth. Physick iii. lxiii. (1639) 200 There followeth this temperature, an instinction..to lecherie, and driness of the whole body. 1600F. Walker Sp. Mandeville 96 a, Brute Beastes are led and guided by a naturall instinction and appetite. 1753Life Frith in Wks. (1829) 74 In the nature of this young man, being but a child, God had planted marvellous instinctions and love. |