FLATTER

flatter. Flatter, v.t. to sooth, praise, give false hopes

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Flat″ter (flăt″tẽr), n. 1. 1. One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.
2. 2. (Metal Working) (a) A flat-faced fulling hammer. (b) A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc.