Lull (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lulled (?); 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.
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Lull, v. i.
To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate for a time; as, the storm lulls.
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Lull, n.
1.
The power or quality of soothing; that which soothes; a lullaby.
[R.]
Young.
2.
A temporary cessation of storm or confusion.
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