Sekirov Dictionary

cozen

UK /ˈkəʊzən/US /ˈkoʊzən/

verb 1
/ˈkʌzən/ verb 1
forms 4

verb1

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To become cozy; (by extension) to become acquainted, comfortable, or familiar with.
- "As I see it, Master Fraser, a 'bairn' ought to be verra concerned when a mon thrice her age cozens up to her." — 2008

cozen

/ˈkʌzən/

verb1

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(no longer used) To cheat; to defraud; to deceive, usually by small arts, or in a pitiful way.
- […] good Vulcan, for Cupids sake that hath cousned us all: befriend us as thou maiest […] — 1590

forms

cozened · cozening · cozeneth · cozens

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