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Definition of Soothings
1. soothing [n] - See also: soothing
Lexicographical Neighbors of Soothings
Literary usage of Soothings
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Illustrations of Political Economy. by Harriet Martineau (1834)
"DEATH-CHAMBER soothings. he made no mysteries, but to\<\ a\\ \!naX.Vc.^•aa. MR.
Farrer seemed to be somewhat surpri: to see that Henry's coat was still ..."
2. Athletic Sports and Recreations for Boys by John George Wood (1861)
"soothings.—In order to dispel the fears of the horse, and to encourage him, soft
and calm tones of the voice, ..."
3. British Manly Exercises: Containing Rowing and Sailing, Riding, & Driving, &c &c by Donald Walker (1837)
"ANIMATIONS, soothings, AND CORRECTIONS. ANIMATIONS proceed from the hand, ...
soothings are the reverse of animations, and are used to dispel the fears of ..."
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