Hypertext Webster Gateway: "coax"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Coax \Coax\ (?; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Coaxed}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Coaxing}.] [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily imposed
upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave, rogue.]
To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or
fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
Syn: To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Coax \Coax\, n.
A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
coax
n : a transmission line for high-frequency signals [syn: {coaxial
cable}, {coax cable}]
v : influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or
flattering; "He palavered her into going along" [syn: {wheedle},
{cajole}, {palaver}, {blarney}, {sweet-talk}, {inveigle}]
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