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Coquet

02319 Co*quet" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.p. Coquetted; p.pr. & vb.n. Coquetting.] To attempt to attract the notice, admiration, or love of; to treat with a show of tenderness or regard, with a view to deceive and disappoint.You are coquetting a maid of honor.
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