Coax (?; 110), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Coaxed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Coaxing.] [Cf. OE. cokes fool, a person easily imposed upon, W. coeg empty, foolish; F. coquin knave, rogue.] To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe.
Syn. — To wheedle; cajole; flatter; persuade; entice.