cozening

Example Sentences

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Courtship and cozening can unfold while the players dance the maxixe.

From Time Magazine Archive

His father traveled hundreds of miles to prisons all over the country, taking him clean clothing, cozening prison officials to allow him a few words with his son.

From Time Magazine Archive

A fine life thou hast of it with thy silks and thy baubles, cozening the last few shillings from the pouches of dying men.

From The White Company by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

For the service that cometh from fear is flattery in disguise, with the pretence of respect cozening them that pay heed to it; and the unwilling subject rebelleth when he findeth occasion.

From Barlaam and Ioasaph by John of Damascus, Saint

"Sorrow the day for her, then," responded Paddy, "and if you would be cozening the girls in the name of him there, he will be cozening you, and I never doubt it."

From The O'Ruddy A Romance by Williams, C. D. (Charles D.)