Snugger

Snugger
Snug Snug, a. [Compar. {Snugger}; superl. {Snuggest}.] [Prov. E. snug tight, handsome; cf. Icel. sn["o]ggr smooth, ODan. sn["o]g neat, Sw. snugg.] 1. Close and warm; as, an infant lies snug. [1913 Webster]

2. Close; concealed; not exposed to notice. [1913 Webster]

Lie snug, and hear what critics say. --Swift. [1913 Webster]

3. Compact, convenient, and comfortable; as, a snug farm, house, or property. [1913 Webster]


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  • snugger — snÊŒg v. snuggle, curl up comfortably, nestle; make comfortable; secure adj. warm and comfortable, cozy; tight, close fitting (as of clothing); safe, secure; neat and compact …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • snug — [snug] adj. snugger, snuggest [Early ModE < naut. language, prob. via E Fris snugge, Du snugger, smooth, neat < Scand, as in ON snøggr, short haired, short (hence, tight, taut) < IE * ksneu < base * kes , to comb, shear (hair) > Gr …   English World dictionary

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