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Nestle [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. To settle; to harbor; to lie close and snug, as a bird in her nest.

2. The king-fisher nestles in hollow banks.

3. Their purpose was to fortify in some strong place of the wild country, and their nestle till succors came.

4. To move about in ones seat, like a bird when forming her nest; as, a child nestles.

Nestle [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. To house, as in a nest.

2. To cherish, as a bird her young.

Nestle [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. To make and occupy a nest; to nest.

2. To lie close and snug, as a bird in her nest; to cuddle up; to settle, as in a nest; to harbor; to take shelter.

3. To move about in one's place, like a bird when shaping the interior of her nest or a young bird getting close to the parent; as, a child nestles.

Nestle [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. To house, as in a nest.

2. To cherish, as a bird her young.

Nestled [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Nestle

Presence Roget’s Thesaurus §186

N. presence, occupancy, occupation, attendance, # whereness, permeation, pervasion, diffusion, ubiety, ubiquity, ubiquitariness, omnipresence, bystander

V. exist in space, be present, assister, make one of, make one at, look on, attend, remain, find oneself, present oneself, show one's face, fall in the way of, occur in a place, lie, stand, occupy, be there, people, inhabit, dwell, reside, stay, sojourn, live, abide, lodge, nestle, roost, perch, take up one's abode, tenant, resort to, frequent, haunt, revisit, fill, pervade, permeate, be diffused, be disseminated, be through, over spread, overrun, run through, meet one at every turn

Adj. present, occupying, inhabiting, moored, resiant, resident, residentiary, domiciled, ubiquitous, ubiquitary, omnipresent, universally present, peopled, populous, full of people, inhabited

Adv. here, there, where, everywhere, aboard, on board, at home, afield, here there and everywhere, in presence of, before, under the eyes of, under the nose of, in the face of, in propria persona, on the spot, in person, in the flesh

Phr. nusquam est qui ubique est

Safety Roget’s Thesaurus §664

N. safety, security, surety, impregnability, invulnerability, invulnerableness, danger past, danger over, storm blown over, coast clear, escape, means of escape, blow valve, safety valve, release valve, sniffing valve, safeguard, palladium, guardianship, wardship, wardenship, tutelage, custody, safekeeping, preservation, protection, auspices, safe-conduct, escort, convoy, guard, shield, guardian angel, tutelary god, tutelary deity, tutelary saint, genius loci, protector, guardian, warden, warder, preserver, custodian, duenna, chaperon, third person, watchdog, bandog, cerberus, watchman, patrolman, policeman, cop, dick, fuzz, smokey, peeler|, zarp|, sentinel, sentry, scout, garrison, guardship, refuge &c. anchor, precaution, quarantine, cordon sanitaire, confidence

V. be safe, keep one's head above water, tide over, save one's bacon, ride out the storm, weather the storm, light upon one's feet, land on one's feet, bear a charmed life, escape, make safe, render safe, protect, take care of, preserve, cover, screen, shelter, shroud, flank, ward, guard, secure, entrench, intrench, fence round, house, nestle, ensconce, take charge of, escort, convoy, garrison, watch, mount guard, patrol, make assurance doubly sure, take up a loose thread, take precautions, double reef topsails, seek safety, take shelter, find shelter

Adj. safe, secure, sure, in safety, in security, on the safe side, under the shield of, under the shade of, under the wing of, under the shadow of one's wing, under cover, under lock and key, out of danger, out of the woods, out of the meshes, out of harm's way, unharmed, unscathed, on sure ground, at anchor, high and dry, above water, unthreatened, unmolested, protected, cavendo tutus, panoplied, snug, seaworthy, weatherproof, waterproof, fireproof, defensible, tenable, proof against, invulnerable, unassailable, unattackable, impenetrable, impregnable, imperdible|, inexpugnable, achillean, safe and sound, scathless, unhazarded, not dangerous, unthreatening, harmless, friendly (cooperative) 709, protecting, protective, guardian, tutelary, preservative, trustworthy, adv, ex abundanti cautela, with impunity, phr, all's well, salva res est, suave mari magno, a couvert, e terra alterius spectare laborem, dieu vous garde

Endearment Roget’s Thesaurus §902

N. endearment, caress, blandishment, blandiment|, panchement, fondling, billing and cooing, dalliance, necking, petting, sporting, sparking, hanky-panky, caressing, embrace, salute, kiss, buss, smack, osculation, deosculation|, amorous glances, courtship, wooing, suit, addresses, the soft impeachment, lovemaking, serenading, caterwauling, flirting, flirtation, gallantry, coquetry, true lover's knot, plighted love, love tale, love token, love letter, billet-doux, valentine, honeymoon, strephon and chloe

V. phr, caress, "faint heart neer won fair lady", fondle, "kisses honeyed by oblivion", pet, dandle, pat, pat on the head, pat on the cheek, chuck under the chin, smile upon, coax, wheedle, cosset, coddle, cocker, cockle, make of, make much of, cherish, foster, kill with kindness, clasp, hug, cuddle, fold in one's arms, strain in one's arms, nestle, nuzzle, embrace, kiss, buss, smack, blow a kiss, salute, fold to the heart, press to the bosom, bill and coo, spoon, toy, dally, flirt, coquet, gallivant, galavant, philander, make love, pay one's court to, pay one's addresses to, pay one's attentions to, serenade, court, woo, set one's cap at, be sweet upon, look sweet upon, ogle, cast sheep's eyes upon, faire les yeux doux, fall in love with, win the affections, die for, propose, make an offer, have an offer, pop the question, plight one's troth, plight one's faith

Adj. caressing, "sighing like furnace", love- sick, spoony, caressed &c