cosset
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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a lamb brought up without its dam; pet lamb.
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any pet.
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cosset
First recorded in 1570–80; Middle English; derivative verb use of the noun cosset “a lamb raised as a pet”; of uncertain etymology, but possibly Middle English cot-sēte “cottage dweller, cottager,” from Old English cot- sǣta
Explanation
To cosset is to pamper or spoil. Your mom might cosset her beloved lap dog, feeding him homemade meals and singing him to sleep. If your parents used to cosset you when you were little, they may have protected you from injury and indulged your every whim. Your temptation might be to cosset small children or elderly relatives, pampering them and shielding them from difficulty. In the 17th century, cosset had the additional sense of "fondle and caress," as you might cuddle a baby or a puppy. Earlier, the word was a noun meaning "a lamb raised as a pet."
Vocabulary lists containing cosset
"The Wife of Bath's Tale," Vocabulary from the narrative poem
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Example Sentences
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Cincinnati-based Kroger is testing Google’s shopping agent, which helps customers compare grocery items, personalizes their shopping experience and can handle purchasing, according to Yael Cosset, the company’s chief digital officer and executive vice president.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
Kroger is taking a similar tack and working with several tech vendors, including OpenAI and Instacart, said Cosset, its chief digital officer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
“We are making it easier to shop,” Kroger Vice President Yael Cosset said in the release.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025
Late in the day, on Tuesday the twenty-sixth, Cosset and his band made their appearance.
From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 by Baird, Henry Martyn
At the time appointed, Cosset and his followers seized the gates of Meaux.
From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 by Baird, Henry Martyn
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