cosset

[ kos-it ]

verb (used with object)

1. to treat as a pet; pamper; coddle.

noun

1. a lamb brought up without its dam; pet lamb.
2. any pet.

cosset

/ ˈkɒsɪt /

verb

1. to pamper; coddle; pet

noun

1. any pet animal, esp a lamb

Other Words From

• un·cosset·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosset¹

First recorded in 1570–80; Middle English; derivative verb use of the noun cosset “a lamb raised as a pet”; of uncertain etymology, but possibly Middle English cot-sēte “cottage dweller, cottager,” from Old English cot- sǣta

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosset¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Mr. Gilfix drew on his own experience to cosset Ms. Golosker, transforming her predicament into something very romantic, she said, as both were attuned to the fragility of life.

From New York Times

Once upon a time, Republicans mocked people for insisting that their “feelings” and “lived experiences” superseded reality; today, whether out of cowardice or the desire to out-crazy their presidential rivals, party leaders cosset such delusions.

From Washington Post

They choose not to understand why their employees may not know how or want to alpine ski or sail free solo or whatever because they can cosset themselves in that way.

From New York Times

"Most of the causes predate his presidency, and most will survive its January terminus. The measures necessary for restoration of national equilibrium are many and will be protracted far beyond his removal. One such measure must be the removal of those in Congress who, unlike the sycophantic mediocrities who cosset him in the White House, will not disappear 'magically,' as Eric Trump said the coronavirus would. Voters must dispatch his congressional enablers, especially the senators who still gambol around his ankles with a canine hunger for petting."

From Salon

“The measures necessary for restoration of national equilibrium are many and will be protracted far beyond his removal. One such measure must be the removal of those in Congress who, unlike the sycophantic mediocrities who cosset him in the White House, will not disappear ‘magically,’ as Eric Trump said the coronavirus would,” Will wrote.

From Fox News