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Wheedle, Whidle, v. [17th c. Eng. wheadle (1661), wheedle (1664), whedle (1670).] tr.To persuade (a person) into a way of thinking or course of action. — 1693 Mem. for Lords of Treasury.
His two forsaid friends to whidle him into a tripartite agreement 1695 Annandale Corr. 110.
He can wheedle noe body here … The point is, if change be necessary for managing the session. He says not, and we say yes
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