Coax \Coax\ (?; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coaxed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Coaxing.]
[Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily imposed
upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave, rogue.]
To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or
fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
Syn: To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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