GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Cuddle (kŭdˈd'l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Cuddled (-d'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Cuddling (-dlĭng).] [Prob. for couthle, fr. couth known; cf. OE. kuþþen to cuddle, or cuðlechen to make friends with. SeeCouth, Uncouth, Can.] To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.

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    She cuddles low beneath the brake;

    Nor would she stay, nor dares she fly. Prior.

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    cuddling n.
    1. holding close in a tender and affectionate manner.

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    2. lying closely together while caressing; nestling together.

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    3. foreplay without contact with the genital organs. [slang]

    Syn. -- caressing, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling.

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