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• The act of flattering or enticing.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

• Enticing, as by soft and flattering words.

• The act of flattering or enticing by soft words.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.