資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Coax \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.