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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Caress \Ca*ress"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Caressed}; 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 bloodhoun. --Sir W. Scott. Syn: To foundle; embrace; pet; coddle; court; flatter. Usage: {Caress}, {Fondle}. ``We caress by words or actions; we fondle by actions only.'' --Crabb.
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