Accoy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkɔɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Accoy is a verb meaning (obsolete) To soothe, to calm; to assuage, to subdue.
Meaning
(obsolete) To soothe, to calm; to assuage, to subdue.
Example Sentences
Of faire Pæana I received was, And oft imbrast, as if that I were hee, And with kind words accoyd, vowing great love to mee.
Word Forms
- accoys
- accoying
- accoyed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acoy, suage, amese, asswage, swage, aread.
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