snug

v. t. 1. To place snugly. [ R. ] Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To rub, as twine or rope, so as to make it smooth and improve the finish. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Snugged p. pr. & vb. n. Snugging ] To lie close; to snuggle; to snudge; -- often with up, or together; as, a child snugs up to its mother. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Compar. Snugger superl. Snuggest ] [ Prov. E. snug tight, handsome; cf. Icel. snöggr smooth, ODan. snög 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 ]

n.; pl. Snuggeries A snug, cozy place. [ Colloq. ] Dickens. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Snuggled p. pr. & vb. n. Snuggling ] [ Freq. of snug. ] To move one way and the other so as to get a close place; to lie close for comfort; to cuddle; to nestle. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a snug manner; closely; safely. [ 1913 Webster ]