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blarney

blar·ney

UK/ˈblaːɹni/ US/ˈblɑɹni/ rare
noun (1) verb (1)

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influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

  • “He palavered her into going along”
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Named after a legendary magical stone in Blarney Castle, Ireland that gives the gift of eloquence. See also Blarney Stone.

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