nustle

Verb

nustle (third-person singular simple present nustles, present participle nustling, simple past and past participle nustled)

1. (obsolete) To take care of fondly; to cherish; to nurse.
   • And now by means of those worldly Lectures, which he had by my direction so gravely, and effectually read unto me, I became such a Proficient in Mammon's School, as those who long time had been nursed and nustled in it, could not come near me in the Practical part of a Worldling.1641, Richard Brathwaite, The Penitent Pilgrim, published 1847, page 144
2. To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
   • Old men, long nustled in corruption, scorn them that would seek reformation.1807, Sir Philip Sidney, “Policy and Government”, in Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney, volume 2, page 64
   • […] and yet black pudding is an essential feature of the English Breakfast plate, nustling in amongst the beans with a friendly and approachable demeanour.2019, Fergus Henderson, Trevor Gulliver, “Blood Cake and Brown Sauce”, in The Book of St John: Over 100 Brand New recipes from London’s Iconic Restaurant

   Synonyms:

   nestle