Verb

(hugg)

(obsolete) To crouch; huddle as with cold.

(Palsgrave)

To cling closely together.

To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

To stay close to (the shore etc.)

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(figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

* Glanvill

We hug deformities if they bear our names.

Verb

(en-verb)

To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

To press oneself against another affectionately.

To lie half-hidden or in shelter.

The old shop nestled between the newer apartment buildings.

* Francis Bacon

Their purpose was to fortify in some strong place of the wild country, and there nestle till succours came.

(archaic, ornithology) To build or sit upon a nest.

* L'Estrange

The kingfisher nestles in hollow banks.

* William S. Woodbridge

She made no answer, but her fingers nervously nestled the leaves of a book.