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
But even the basest of the yokels and groundlings could not make merry over the cozening of so noble a gentleman!
From The Ordeal A Mountain Romance of Tennessee by Duer, Douglas
Whatever Anne's reason for doing so, it was to this scortatory old scab that she turned for help in cozening the fair young Countess.
From She Stands Accused by MacClure, Victor
