v. i. [ L. eluctatus, p. p. of eluctari to struggle out; e + luctari to wrestle. ] To struggle out; -- with out. [ Obs. ] Bp. Hacket. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. [ See Reluct. ] To struggle against anything; to resist; to oppose. [ Obs. ] “To delude their reluctating consciences.” Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]