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| cud·dle [ kúdd'l ] |
verb (past and past participle cud·dled, present participle cud·dling, 3rd person present singular cud·dles) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb tenderly hug or nestle: to nestle together or hold somebody or something close for affection, warmth, or comfort
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2. intransitive verb assume comfortable position: to get into a warm comfortable position
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noun (plural cud·dles) |
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tender hug: a prolonged hug or embrace given to comfort or show affection
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| [Early 16th century. Origin ?] |
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  cud·dler noun |
| cud·dle·some adjective |
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