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cuittle

American  
[ky-tl] / ˈkü tl /

verb (used with object)

Scot.
cuittled, cuittling

  1. to wheedle, cajole, or coax.

Etymology

Origin of cuittle

First recorded in 1555–65; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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“Ay, lad?” replied Meg, “ye are a fine blaw-in-my-lug, to think to cuittle me off sae cleverly!”

From St. Ronan's Well by Scott, Walter, Sir

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