To give power or authority (to do something).
To dignify by an honorary designation.
To give a title to a book, film, play, etc.
To give a title to.
To give rightful ownership.
To break; to tame; to domesticate.
To soothe; to calm; to make gentle.
To become gentle.
Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Polite and respectful rather than rude.
Gradual rather than steep or sudden.
Docile and easily managed.
A trained falcon, or falcon-gentil.
A maggot used as bait by anglers.