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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.
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Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie,
To lull the daughters of necessity. --Milton.
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