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

From She Stands Accused by MacClure, Victor

‘Then fare you well, you cozening Lord, Seeing you are not so good as your word.’

From Ballads of Robin Hood and other Outlaws Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - Fourth Series by Sidgwick, Frank

Be that as it may, he has a surprising clientele of which he makes the most, for he is a master-hand at cozening women out of their money.

From The Secret of Lonesome Cove by Adams, Samuel Hopkins