cosset

UK /ˈkɒsɪt/ US /ˈkɒsɪt/
verb 3noun 3

Definitions

verb

1

To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.

The car cossets its occupants in comfort.

2

To fondle; to touch or stroke lovingly.

The foam cossets your skin.

3

To benefit; to make life easy for.

An independent oversight body is just setting up, but at full strength it will have a core team of just five. This is a state of affairs that cossets and enriches bailiffs at the expense of families who’ve fallen into debt.

noun

1

A pet, usually a pet lamb.

2

Someone indulged or cosseted.

noun

1

Alternative form of cossid (“courier or messenger”).

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