I. verb (~d; cuddling) Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1520 transitive verb to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection, intransitive verb to lie close or snug ; nestle , snuggle , ~r noun II. noun Date: 1825 a close embrace
CUDDLE
Meaning of CUDDLE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012