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
If it do but happen pat, we shall have served the King and punished two cozening faint-hearts.
From The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel by McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly)
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
When the man took the cup in his hands, she sung a clear sweet melody, and delighted him by dancing and cozening him with flatteries.
From Barlaam and Ioasaph by John of Damascus, Saint
