COAXES

Etymology 1

Verb

coaxes

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of coax

Etymology 2

Noun

coaxes

plural of coaxis

Source: Wiktionary


COAX

Coax (; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coaxed; p. pr. & vb. n. Coaxing.] Etym: [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily imposed upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave, rogue.]

Definition: To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.

Syn.

– To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.

Coax, n.

Definition: A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.] Beau & Fl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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