English Dictionary: Coax | by the DICT Development Group |
4 results for Coax | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Coax \Coax\, n. A simpleton; a dupe. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl. | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
coax {coaxial cable} |