n.
Pronunciation: ' ne-s ə l
Function: verb
Inflected Form: nes · tled ; nes · tling \ -s( ə -)li ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English nestlian, from nest
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1 archaic : NEST 1
2 : to settle snugly or comfortably
3 : to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
transitive verb
1 : to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest <the children were nestled all snug in their beds ― Clement Moore>
2 : to press closely and affectionately < nestle s a kitten in her arms>
– nes · tler \ -s( ə -)l ə r \ noun