verb
nestle
Nestle (verb) means to settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
verb
1
To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
2
To press oneself against another affectionately.
3
To lie half-hidden or in shelter.
4
To build or sit upon a nest.
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Etymology
From Middle English nestelen, nestlen, from Old English nistlan, nestlian, nistlian (“to make or build a nest”), from Proto-West Germanic *nistilōn (“to build or occupy a nest; nestle”), equivalent to nest + -le. Cognate with Middle Low German nëstelen (“to build a nest”), Dutch nestelen (“to nest, nestle”).
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What is the meaning of nestle?
"nestle" (verb) means to settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
What are the different meanings of nestle?
"nestle" has 3 main meanings: 1. To settle oneself comfortably and snugly; 2. To press oneself against another affectionately; 3. To lie half-hidden or in shelter.