[nes.tle] vb nes.tled ; nes.tling [ME, fr. OE nestlian, fr. nest] vi (bef. 12c) 1 archaic: nest 1
2: to settle snugly or comfortably
3: to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner ~ vt 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 "~s a kitten in her arms" -- nes.tler n