cozener
- a word derived from cozen.
Example Sentences
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Those who care but for a fresh face—tricksters in love as a cozener with dice—are justly flouted and deceived, as oftentimes we see.
From French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France by France, Marie de
Stay, cozener, thou, that hat'st clear truth like light, And usest words dark as thy own dull night.
From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir
And such a coward, A cozener and liar—but a coward, And would have been a thief—But was a coward.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 494, June 18, 1831 by Various
Cousin, cousin, you have uncled me, and if you be not staid, you'll prove a cozener unto all who know you.
From The London Prodigal; "by William Shakespeare." as it was played by the King's Majesties servants. by Unknown
Therefore, follow my example; abandon the fair cozener utterly, and thy peace of mind will no longer he disturbed by her.
From Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter by Carlyle, Thomas
