n. [ F. vogue a rowing, vogue, fashion, It. voga, fr. vogare to row, to sail; probably fr. OHG. wag&unr_;n to move, akin to E. way. Cf. Way. ] 1. The way or fashion of people at any particular time; temporary mode, custom, or practice; popular reception for the time; -- used now generally in the phrase in vogue. [ 1913 Webster ] One vogue, one vein, One air of thoughts usurps my brain. Herbert. [ 1913 Webster ] Whatsoever its vogue may be, I still flatter myself that the parents of the growing generation will be satisfied with what &unr_;&unr_; to be taught to their children in Westminster, in Eton, or in Winchester. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ] Use may revive the obsoletest words, And banish those that now are most in vogue. Roscommon. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Influence; power; sway. [ Obs. ] Strype. [ 1913 Webster ] |