Bland

Webster's Practical Dictionary- A Practical Dictionary of the Englih Language · 1884 · p. 50

bland, a. Pleasing by soothing qualities; mild; gentle; courteous. — Bland a lion, n. Gro flattery. — BlandiKoquence, n. Fair, mild, flattering speech. — Blandish, v. t. [blandished (-isht), -ishing.] To flatter by kind words or affectionate actions; to soften, care . — v. i. To act or speak affectionately. — Bland 'isher, n.— Blandishment, u. Words or actions of affection; artful care es.