"soft sawder" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Phonetic spelling of soft solder; that is, solder that melts at a lower temperature. Coined by Thomas Haliburton in the short story "The Trotting Horse" (1836). Popular in the 19th century, but out of common use by 1950. Etymology templates: {{m|en|soft}} soft, {{m|en|solder}} solder Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} soft sawder (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, idiomatic) Cajoling or flattery. Tags: idiomatic, obsolete, uncountable Related terms: soft soap, butter up, sweet-talk
    Sense id: en-soft_sawder-en-noun-zlxmga3A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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