LULL


Meaning of LULL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' l ə l

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English; probably of imitative origin

Date: 14th century

1 : to cause to sleep or rest : SOOTHE

2 : to cause to relax vigilance <were lull ed into a false sense of security>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.