The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Tole \Tole\ (t[=o]l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Toled; p. pr. & vb.
   n. Toling.] [OE. tollen to draw, to entice; of uncertain
   origin. Cf. Toll to ring a bell.]
   To draw, or cause to follow, by displaying something pleasing
   or desirable; to allure by some bait. [Written also toll.]
   [1913 Webster]

         Whatever you observe him to be more frighted at then he
         should, tole him on to by insensible degrees, till at
         last he masters the difficulty.
   [1913 Webster]