Coy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coyed p. pr. & vb. n. Coying.]
  1. To allure; to entice; to decoy. [Obs.]
     A wiser generation, who have the art to coy the fonder sort into their nets.   --Bp. Rainbow.
  2. To caress with the hand; to stroke.
  Come sit thee down upon this flowery bed,
  While I thy amiable cheeks do coy.   --Shak.