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Bosset vs Cosset - What's the difference?

bosset | cosset |

As nouns the difference between bosset and cosset

is that bosset is (zoology) a rudimentary antler of a young male deer while cosset is a pet; often specifically a pet lamb.

As a verb cosset is

to treat like a pet; to overly indulge.

bosset

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (zoology) A rudimentary antler of a young male deer.
    • (Webster 1913)

    cosset

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to treat like a pet; to overly indulge
    • It cossets the soul.
    The foam cossets your skin.
    The car cossets its occupants in comfort.

    Usage notes

    The present and past participles are frequently written with two T’s: cossetting and cossetted

    Derived terms

    * cosseted * cosseting

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a pet; often specifically a pet lamb
  • a cosseted person, an indulged person.

    • See also

    * cub * kid * fawn * kitten

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