COY (2)

Coy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coyed (koid); p. pr. & vb. n. Coying.] 1. 1. To allure; to entice; to decoy.
A wiser generation, who have the art to coy the fonder sort into their nets. Bp. Rainbow. 2. 2. To caress with the hand; to stroke.
Come sit thee down upon this flowery bed, While I thy amiable cheeks do coy. Shak.