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nestle

2 entries found.



Main Entry:
nes·tle Listen to the pronunciation of nestle
Pronunciation:
\ˈne-səl\
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
nes·tled; nes·tling Listen to the pronunciation of nestling \-s(ə-)liŋ\
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English nestlian, from nest
Date:
before 12th century
intransitive verb1archaic : nest 12: to settle snugly or comfortably3: to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered mannertransitive verb1: to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest <the children were nestled all snug in their beds — Clement Moore>2: to press closely and affectionately <nestles a kitten in her arms>
nes·tler Listen to the pronunciation of nestler \-s(ə-)lər\ noun


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