Main Entry: nes·tle

Pronunciation: \ˈne-səl\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): nes·tled; nes·tling \-s(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English nestlian, from nest

Date: before 12th century

intransitive verb 1 archaic : nest 1
2 : to settle snugly or comfortably
3 : to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered mannertransitive verb 1 : to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest <the children were nestled all snug in their beds — Clement Moore>
2 : to press closely and affectionately <nestles a kitten in her arms>

— nes·tler \-s(ə-)lər\ noun