BLANDISHES

Verb

blandishes

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of blandish

Source: Wiktionary


BLANDISH

Blan"dish, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Blandished; p. pr. & vb. n. Blandishing.] Etym: [OE. blaundisen, F. blandir, fr. L. blandiri, fr. blandus mild, flattering.]

1. To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole.

2. To make agreeable and enticing. Mustering all her wiles, With blandished parleys. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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