transitive verb (~ged; ~ging) Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse ~ga to soothe Date: 1567 to press tightly especially in the arms, 2. congratulate , to hold fast ; cherish , to stay close to , ~ noun ~gable adjective ~ger noun
HUG
Meaning of HUG in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012