Definition of cosset Cosset

/kɑˈsʌt/ - [kasut] - cos•set

We found 9 definitions of cosset from 7 different sources.

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What does cosset mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

cosset - treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
  pamper, featherbed, cocker, baby, coddle, mollycoddle, spoil, indulge
  do by, handle, treat touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • cosset (Noun)
    A pet; often specifically a pet lamb.
  • cosset (Verb)
    To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • cosset (n.)
    A lamb reared without the aid of the dam. Hence: A pet, in general.
  • cosset (v. t.)
    To treat as a pet; to fondle.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • cosset
    To treat with excessive indulgence.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • cosset
    kos′set, n. a lamb reared in the house without a dam: a pet.—v.t. to fondle. [Ety. dub.]

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • cosset
    A foundling. Cosset colt or lamb; a colt or lamb brought up by hand.

Part of speech

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  • cosset, verb, present, 1st person singular of cosset (infinitive).
  • cosset, verb (infinitive).
  • cosset, verb, past participle of cosset (infinitive).
  • cosset, verb, past simple of cosset (infinitive).
  • cosset, noun, singular of cossets.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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