iˈnescatory,a.rare—1. [f.ppl. stem of L. inescā-re(see inescate) + -ory. Cf.med.L. inescātorium allurement.] Of or pertaining to baiting; adapted to bait. 1825–43Fosbrooke Encycl.Antiq. I. 390/1 Pollux mentions mouse-traps, inescatory traps, and others with snares.