/kud"l/ , v. , cuddled, cuddling , n.
v.t.
1. to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.
v.i.
2. to lie close and snug; nestle.
3. to curl up in going to sleep.
n.
4. act of cuddling; hug; embrace.
[ 1510-20; perh. back formation from ME cudliche intimate, affectionate, OE cuthlic, or from ME cuthlechen, OE cuthlaecan to make friends with; see COUTH 2 , -LY ]