Dandle1. (v. t.) To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.
2. (v. t.) To treat with fondness, as if a child; to fondle; to toy with; to pet.
3. (v. t.) To play with; to put off or delay by trifles; to wheedle.
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