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(krs"), n.[F. caresse, It. carezza, LL. caritia dearness, fr. L. carus dear. See Charity.] An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness. Wooed her with his soft caresses. Longfellow. He exerted himself to win by indulgence and caresses the hearts of all who were under his command. Macaulay. Caress" v. t.[imp. & p. p.Caressed (-rst"); 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. The lady caresses the rough bloodhound. Sir W. Scott. Syn. -- To fondle; embrace; pet; coddle; court; flatter. -- Caress, Fondle. "We caress by words or actions; we fondle by actions only." Crabb. スポンサード リンク
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