verb
cosset
Cosset (verb) means to treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
verb
1
To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
2
To fondle; to touch or stroke lovingly.
3
To benefit; to make life easy for.
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Etymology
Perhaps from Middle English cotsete, from Old English cotsǣta (“cottager”), from cot (“cottage”) (Modern English cot (“cottage”) (archaic)) + -sǣta (“-sitter”); compare coscet. Compare German Hauslamm (literally “house lamb”), Italian casiccio.
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What is the meaning of cosset?
"cosset" (verb) means to treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
What are the different meanings of cosset?
"cosset" has 3 main meanings: 1. To treat like a pet; to overly indulge; 2. To fondle; to touch or stroke lovingly; 3. To benefit; to make life easy for.