Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Cajole (-ing, -s)
cajole (-ing, -s), v. [uncertain origin; possibly < Fr. 'chatter like a jay'.]
- Palaver; chatter; converse politely; communicate socially.
- Persuade; soothe; coax; reassure casually; flatter delusively; [fig.] smooth the ruffled feathers of.
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