CARESS Meaning of CARESS in English v. & n. --v.tr. 1. touch or stroke gently or lovingly; kiss. 2 treat fondly or kindly. --n. a loving or gentle touch or kiss. Etymology: F caresse (n.), caresser (v.), f. It. carezza ult. f. L carus dear Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012