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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Blandish \Blan"dish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Blandished; p. pr. & vb. n. Blandishing.] [OE. blaundisen, F. blandir, fr. L. blandiri, fr. blandus mild, flattering.] 1. To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole. [1913 Webster] 2. To make agreeable and enticing. [1913 Webster] Mustering all her wiles, With blandished parleys. --Milton. [1913 Webster]