2 entries under this word

Blandish

Bland'ish, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. BLANDISHED; p. pr. & vb. n. BLANDISHING.] [O. Eng. blandise, O. Fr., Pr., & O. Sp. blandir, It. blandire, Lat. blandiri, from blandus, mild, flattering.] To flatter by kind words or affectionate actions; to soften; to caress.

Mustering all her wiles, With blandished parleys. Milton.

Blǎnd′ish, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. To assume a flattering or courteous manner; to act or speak affectionately, or caressingly. Drayton.