Nestled

/ˈnɛsəld/ verb

Definition

Settled comfortably into a cozy or sheltered position; positioned snugly against or among something.

Etymology

From 'nestle', derived from Old English 'nestlian' meaning to build a nest, from 'nest'. The verb evolved from literal nest-building to metaphorical settling into comfortable positions.

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