CARESS


Meaning of CARESS in English

v. & n.

--v.tr.

1. touch or stroke gently or lovingly; kiss.

2 treat fondly or kindly.

--n. a loving or gentle touch or kiss.

Etymology: F caresse (n.), caresser (v.), f. It. carezza ult. f. L carus dear

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.