1777 tr. J. A. Comenius (rev. ed.) 68 He allureth birds, by the chirping of lure-birds.
1869 R. Browning III. vii. 33 You are a coquette, A lure-owl posturing to attract birds.
1876 G. B. Goode 41 Lure-fish used in taking Mackinaw trout.
1883 195 Case of lure-baits and ornamented hooks from Alaska.