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What is the difference between cosie and cosy?

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Cosie is an alternative form of cosy.

cosie

English

Alternative forms

* cosy * cozy

Adjective

(er)
  • (Scotland) Cosy.
  • * 1833 , , The Black Watch , Volume 1, 1835, page 167,
    • "However," she added, wiping her eyes, "that's the price o' your lodgings, as I said; but ye'll get a clean bed, and a canny fire-side, and I'll tend you wi' a' my power to make you cosie and comfortable."

    cosy

    English

    Alternative forms

    * cosey * cosie * cozey * cozie * cozy (North America)

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social
  • * 1785', , ''Holy Fair'' - While some are ' cozie i' the neuk, / An' forming assignations / To meet some day
  • * 1836', , ''The Pickwick Papers'', ch 30 - after Mr. Bob Sawyer had informed him that he meant to be very ' cosy , and that his friend Ben was to be one of the party, they shook hands and separated

    • Synonyms

    * snug

    Hyponyms

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    Noun

    (cosies)
  • A padded or knit covering put on an item to keep it warm, especially a teapot or egg.

    • Derived terms

    * tea cosy * egg-cosy

    Verb

  • To become snug and comfortable.
  • To become friendly with.
    • He spent all day cosying up to the new boss, hoping for a plum assignment.

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