cuddle
English
/ˈkʌd.l̩/
noun
Definitions
- A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English *cudden, cuth affix from English couth.
Origin
English
couth
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- bug English
- couth English
- couthie English
- cuddlable English
- cuddle bug English
- cuddlecore English
- cuddlee English
- cuddlefest English
- cuddler English
- cuddlesome English
- cuddlicious English
- cuddliness English
- cuddly English
- fraked English
- selcouth English
- uncouth English
- uncuddlable English
- *cudden Middle English
- cuth Middle English
- cǒuth, couth Middle English