cozener

Example Sentences

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Therefore, follow my example; abandon the fair cozener utterly, and thy peace of mind will no longer he disturbed by her.

From Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter by Carlyle, Thomas

Cousin, cousin, you have uncled me, and if you be not staid, you'll prove a cozener unto all who know you.

From The London Prodigal; "by William Shakespeare." as it was played by the King's Majesties servants. by Unknown

Comfort a cozener? on my curse, forsake him.

From The London Prodigal; "by William Shakespeare." as it was played by the King's Majesties servants. by Unknown

The origin of this word is interesting: a cozener is one who, for selfish ends, claims kindred or cousinship with another, and hence a flatterer or cheat. 739-755.

From Milton's Comus by Bell, William

Those who care but for a fresh face—tricksters in love as a cozener with dice—are justly flouted and deceived, as oftentimes we see.

From French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France by France, Marie de