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Caress \Ca*ress"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Caressed}
(k[.a]*r[e^]st"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Caressing}.] [F. caresser,
fr. It. carezzare, fr. carezza caress. See {Caress}., n.]
To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; to
touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle.
[1913 Webster]

The lady caresses the rough bloodhound. --Sir W.
Scott.

Syn: To fondle; embrace; pet; coddle; court; flatter.

Usage: {Caress}, {Fondle}. "We caress by words or actions; we
fondle by actions only." --Crabb.
[1913 Webster] caressing


caressing \caressing\ caressive \caressive\adj.
showing love. caressing words
[WordNet 1.5]


caressing \caressing\ n.
1. the act of embracing; holding in one's arms .
[PJC]

2. foreplay without contact with the genital organs.

Syn: caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing,
necking, petting, smooching, snuggling.
[WordNet 1.5]