Coy, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Coyed (koid); p. pr. & vb. n.Coying.] 1. To allure; to entice; to decoy.
A wiser generation, who have the art to coy the fonder sort into their nets.
Bp. Rainbow.
2. To caress with the hand; to stroke.
Come sit thee down upon this flowery bed,
While I thy amiable cheeks do coy.
Shak.