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verb (used without object), nes·tled, nes·tling.

to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.
to lie or be located in a sheltered spot; be naturally or pleasantly situated: a cottage nestling in a pine grove.
Archaic.
  1. to make or have a nest.
  2. to make one's home; settle in a home.

verb (used with object), nes·tled, nes·tling.

to settle or ensconce snugly: He nestled himself into the hay for a short nap.
to put or press confidingly or affectionately: She nestled her head on his shoulder.
to provide with or settle in a nest, as a bird.

RELATED WORDS

nuzzle, huddle, snug, bundle, cuddle, snuggle, burrow

Nearby words

  1. nest of drawers,
  2. nesta,
  3. nested,
  4. nesting,
  5. nesting table,
  6. nestling,
  7. nestor,
  8. nestorian,
  9. nestorianism,
  10. nestorius

Origin of nestle

before 1000; Middle English nestlen, Old English nestlian, cognate with Dutch nestelen. See nest, -le
Related formsnes·tler, nounun·nes·tled, adjective
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nestle

verb

(intr; often foll by up or down) to snuggle, settle, or cuddle closely
(intr) to be in a sheltered or protected position; lie snugly
(tr) to shelter or place snugly or partly concealed, as in a nest
Derived Formsnestler, noun

Word Origin for nestle

Old English nestlian. See nest
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Word Origin and History for nestle

nestle

v.

Old English nestlian "build a nest," from nest (see nest (n.)). Figurative sense of "settle (oneself) comfortably, snuggle" is first recorded 1540s. Related: Nestled; nestling.

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