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

Autolycus, too, has known the court, and has found his wares go out of fashion and favour with the great, and has to be content with cozening the ears and pockets of simple country folk.

From The Balladists Famous Scots Series by Geddie, John

A real expert in cozening, a master of guile, was wanted to exploit the opportunity to its limit.

From She Stands Accused by MacClure, Victor

Add not new crimes by cozening me anew; for I shall find out truth, though it lie hid even in the bottom of Philander's, heart.'

From Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister by Behn, Aphra