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snug⋅gle

[snuhg-uhl] verb, -gled, -gling, noun
–verb (used without object)
1. to lie or press closely, as for comfort or from affection; nestle; cuddle.
–verb (used with object)
2. to draw or press closely against, as for comfort or from affection.
–noun
3. the act of snuggling.

Origin:
1680–90; snug + -le
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snug·gle   (snŭg'əl)   
v.   snug·gled, snug·gling, snug·gles

v.   intr.
  1. To lie or press close together; cuddle.

  2. To curl up closely or comfortably; nestle: snuggled happily under the covers.

v.   tr.
To draw close or hold closely, as for comfort or in affection; hug.

[Frequentative of snug1.]
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Word Origin & History

snuggle 
1687, frequentative form of snug.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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