'Caressed' definitions:
Definition of 'Caressed'
From: GCIDE
- 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