cozener

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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

The origin of this word is interesting: a cozener is one who, for selfish ends, claims kindred or cousinship with another, and hence a flatterer or cheat. 739-755.

From Milton's Comus by Bell, William

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

The man who planned the whole thing was a fool, a "cozener" of the king, and the ship, suppose it to be made, was "unfit for any other use but a dung-boat!"

From Men of Invention and Industry by Smiles, Samuel