See Also: nuzzle(medicine)
nuzzle(1)(dictionary)
nuzzle(2)(dictionary)
nuzzle(dictionary)

lessness (iou) and nuzzle(2) (iou)


lessness (iou)



lessness noun. rare. LME.
[from LESS adjective + -NESS.]
The quality or condition of being less; inferiority.

nuzzle(2) (iou)



nuzzle verb2 trans. Now rare. E16.
[Origin uncertain: perh. from NUZZLE verb1.]
Train, educate, nurture, (a person), esp. in a particular opinion, habit, or custom. Freq. foll. by up. E16-L17.
b. Impose upon, deceive. rare. L17-E18.
Accustom (a dog or hawk) to attacking Other animals or birds. M16-L17.
Nurse, cherish; provide with a snug place of rest. L16.