Caressing

  • 41fondle — verb (fondled; fondling) Etymology: frequentative of obsolete fond to fondle Date: 1694 transitive verb 1. obsolete pamper 2. to handle tenderly, lovingly, or lingeringly ; caress intransitive verb to sh …

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  • 42footsie — or footsy noun Etymology: diminutive of 1foot Date: 1944 1. a furtive flirtatious caressing with the feet (as under a table) 2. a usually surreptitious cooperation or negotiation with someone supposed hostile to one s own interests usually used… …

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  • 43necking — noun Date: 1804 1. a narrow molding near the top of a column or pilaster 2. the act or practice of kissing and caressing amorously …

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  • 44coax — I. transitive verb Etymology: earlier cokes, from cokes simpleton Date: 1581 1. obsolete fondle, pet 2. to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering ; wheedle < coaxed him into going > …

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  • 45neck — I. noun Etymology: Middle English nekke, from Old English hnecca; akin to Old High German hnac nape Date: before 12th century 1. a. (1) the part of an animal that connects the head with the body (2) the siphon of a bivalve mollusk (as a clam) b.&#8230; …

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  • 46paddle — I. intransitive verb (paddled; paddling) Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1530 1. to move the hands or feet about in shallow water 2. archaic to use the hands or fingers in toying or caressing 3. toddle • paddler noun …

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  • 47pet — I. noun Etymology: perhaps back formation from Middle English pety small more at petty Date: 1508 1. a. a pampered and usually spoiled child b. a person who is treated with unusual kindness or consideration ; darling 2. a domesticated animal kept …

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  • 48spoon — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English spōn splinter, chip; akin to Old High German spān splinter, chip Date: 14th century 1. an eating or cooking implement consisting of a small shallow bowl with a relatively long handle 2.&#8230; …

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  • 49stroke — I. transitive verb (stroked; stroking) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English strācian; akin to Old High German strīhhan to stroke more at strike Date: before 12th century 1. to rub gently in one direction; also caress 2. to flatter or pay&#8230; …

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  • 50Agrippina the Younger — Julio Claudian dynasty caption=Roman aureus depicting Agrippina and Claudius, c. 50/54. Julia Agrippina; known as Agrippina Minor ( Latin for the ‘younger’ , Classical Latin: IVLIA•AGRIPPINA; from the year 50, called IVLIA•AVGVSTA•AGRIPPINA&#8230; …

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