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† ˈdaunsel, v. Obs. [a. OF. daunceler, danzeler to caress, dandle, f. danzele, dansele damsel, girl.] To caress, make much of, coax.
1362Langl. P. Pl. A. xi. 30 Luytel is he loued or leten bi þat such a lessun redeþ, Or daunseled [v.r. dauntid] or drawen forþ. 1393Ibid. C. vii. 20 (MS. F.) Demed for her doyngus & daunselde [other MSS. excited] many oþure. |