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.

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

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