nestle
|nes/tle|
B2
/ˈnɛsəl/
settle comfortably
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nestle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'nestlian,' where 'nest' meant 'a place of rest or refuge.'
Historical Evolution
'nestlian' changed from Old English to Middle English 'nestlen' and eventually became the modern English word 'nestle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to build a nest,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to settle comfortably.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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