That coaxes; caressing, wheedling.
1704. Cibber, Careless Husb., I. (L.). But it must be done in a coaxing manner.
1811. L. M. Hawkins, C’tess & Gertr., II. 370. ‘Well, be it as you like, you coaxing hussey.’
Hence Coaxingly adv.
1713. Mrs. Centlivre, The Wonder, III. i. (Jod.). Prithee, my dear, moderate the passion (coaxingly).
1856. Kane, Arct. Expl., I. 486. Calling the dogs coaxingly by name.
