cozening

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

As I grow to know him better, however, I find he is not cozening the public so much as imposing on himself.

From The Story of an Untold Love by Ford, Paul Leicester

"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.)

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