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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Lull \Lull\ (l[u^]l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lulled (l[u^]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Lulling.] [Akin to OD. lullen to sing to sleep, G. lullen, Dan. lulle, Sw. lulla; all of imitative origin. Cf. Loll, Lollard.] To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet. " To lull him soft asleep." --Spenser. [1913 Webster] Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie, To lull the daughters of necessity. --Milton. [1913 Webster]