Vogue \Vogue\, n. [F. vogue a rowing, vogue, fashion, It. voga, fr. vogare to row, to sail; probably fr. OHG. wag?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.

One vogue, one vein, One air of thoughts usurps my brain. --Herbert.

Whatsoever its vogue may be, I still flatter myself that the parents of the growing generation will be satisfied with what ?? to be taught to their children in Westminster, in Eton, or in Winchester. --Burke.

Use may revive the obsoletest words, And banish those that now are most in vogue. --Roscommon.

2. Influence; power; sway. [Obs.]

--Strype.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)