Ir. Also soodher. [f. SOOTHE v.] trans. To blandish, cajole, flatter, etc.

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1842.  S. Lover, Handy Andy, i. ‘How can you help it?’ ‘I’ll soother him’ [sc. a horse].

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1896.  F. Mathew, Wood of Brambles, 183. If they are wantin’ to soother you.

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