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† ˈducture Obs.
[ad. L. type *ductūra, f. dūcĕre to lead: see -ure.]
1. Leading, guidance, direction.
1644J. Goodwin Innoc. Triumph. (1645) 84 Willingly and by the ducture of their own inclinations. a1677Manton Wks. 1871 II. 332 Observe the ducture and leading of Providence. a1716South Serm. (1737) IX. v. (R.), To steer our practice according to the ducture of the universal church.
2. Extension or movement in some direction.
1675Traherne Chr. Ethics xxii. 328 A melodious song, a delicious harmony..by ductures scarce perceivable in the throat. 1691T. H[ale] Acc. New Invent. p. v, Lines are Artificially made by the ducture of some point.
3. A duct or channel.
1670Maynwaring Vita Sana vi. 81 Aliene matter..sent forth by the next convenient ducture, or emunctory. |