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Cosset vs Ewe - What's the difference?

cosset | ewe |

As nouns the difference between cosset and ewe

is that cosset is a pet; often specifically a pet lamb while ewe is the ewe language.

As a verb cosset

is to treat like a pet; to overly indulge.

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

    References

    Anagrams

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    ewe

    English

    (Sheep)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A female sheep, as opposed to a ram.

    • Usage notes

    * Because of its pronunciation and despite its spelling, this word most commonly takes the indefinite article (a) rather than (an).

    See also

    * ram

    Anagrams

    * eew * wee ----