[nuz.zle] vb nuz.zled ; nuz.zling [ME noselen to bring the nose toward the ground, fr. nose] vi (1530) 1: to work with or as if with the nose; esp: to root, rub, or snuff something
2: to lie close or snug: nestle ~ vt 1: to root, rub, or touch with or as if with the nose: nudge
2: to rub or push gently (as one's face) against something "nuzzled her face into the pillow"