■ verb hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.
↘(often ~ up to ) lie or sit close.
■ noun a prolonged and affectionate hug.
Derivatives
~some adjective
Origin
C16: of unknown origin.
■ verb hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.
↘(often ~ up to ) lie or sit close.
■ noun a prolonged and affectionate hug.
Derivatives
~some adjective
Origin
C16: of unknown origin.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004