cosset

Etymology

Perhaps from Middle English cotsete, from Old English cotsǣta (“cottager”), from cot (“cottage”) (Modern English cot (“cottage”) (archaic)) + -sǣta (“-sitter”); compare coscet. Compare German Hauslamm (literally “house lamb”), Italian casiccio.

verb

  1. (transitive) To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
    The car cossets its occupants in comfort.
  2. (transitive) To fondle; to touch or stroke lovingly.
    The foam cossets your skin.

noun

  1. A pet, usually a pet lamb.
  2. Someone indulged or cosseted.

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