'Blandishing' definitions:
Definition of 'Blandishing'
From: GCIDE
- Blandish \Blan"dish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Blandished; p. pr. & vb. n. Blandishing.] [OE. blaundisen, F. blandir, fr. L. blandiri, fr. blandus mild, flattering.]
- 1. To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To make agreeable and enticing. [1913 Webster]
- Mustering all her wiles, With blandished parleys. --Milton. [1913 Webster]