Sub*due" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subdued (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Subduing.] [OE. soduen, OF. sosduire to seduce, L. subtus below (fr.
sub under) + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Subduct.] 1. To bring
under; to conquer by force or the exertion of superior power, and bring
into permanent subjection; to reduce under dominion; to vanquish.