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Nuzzler vs Nuzzled - What's the difference?

nuzzler | nuzzled |

As a noun nuzzler

is one who nuzzles.

As a verb nuzzled is

(nuzzle).

nuzzler

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who nuzzles.
  • :The puppy was an affectionate nuzzler , which was unfortunate as I was wearing a black suit.

    • nuzzled

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (nuzzle)

    • nuzzle

    English

    Verb

  • To touch someone or something with the nose.
    • The horse nuzzled its foal's head gently to wake him up.
    The bird nuzzled up to the wires of the cage.
    She nuzzled her boyfriend in the cinema.
  • (obsolete) To nurse; to foster; to bring up.
  • * Milton
    • The people had been nuzzled in idolatry.
  • (obsolete) To nestle; to house, as in a nest.

    • Related terms

    * (l)

    References

    * Folk-etymology: a dictionary of verbal corruptions or words perverted in form or meaning, by false derivation or mistaken analogy, Abram Smythe Palmer, G. Bell and Sons, 1882, p. 261