~ 1
■ noun
1》 a domestic or tamed animal or bird kept for companionship or pleasure.
2》 a person treated with special favour.
3》 used as an affectionate form of address.
■ adjective
1》 relating to or kept as a ~.
2》 favourite or particular: my ~ hate is woodwork.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ting , ~ted )
1》 stroke or pat (an animal).
2》 caress sexually.
Derivatives
~ter noun
Origin
C16: of unknown origin.
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~ 2
■ noun a fit of sulking or ill humour.
Origin
C16: of unknown origin.