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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Tole \Tole\ (t[=o]l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Toled}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Toling}.] [OE. tollen to draw, to entice; of uncertain
origin. Cf. {Toll} to ring a bell.]
To draw, or cause to follow, by displaying something pleasing
or desirable; to allure by some bait. [Written also {toll}.]
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Whatever you observe him to be more frighted at then he
should, tole him on to by insensible degrees, till at
last he masters the difficulty.
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