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(ll), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Lulled (lld); 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. Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie, To lull the daughters of necessity. Milton. Lull v. i.To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate for a time; as, the storm lulls. Lull n. 1. The power or quality of soothing; that which soothes; a lullaby. [R.] Young. 2. A temporary cessation of storm or confusion. スポンサード リンク
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