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cajole

ca.jole \k*-'jo-l\ \-m*nt\ \-'jo-l-(*-)re-\ vt [F cajoler to chatter like a 
   jay in a cage, cajole, alter. of MF gaiol]er, fr. ONF gaiole birdcage, fr. 
   LL caveola, dim. of L cavea cage 1: to persuade with deliberate flattery 
   esp. in the face of reluctance  2: to deceive with soothing words or false 
   promises  - ca.jole.ment n