vbl. sb. and ppl. a. [f. CARESS v.]
A. vbl. sb. The action of the verb CARESS. B. ppl. a. That caresses; fondling, endearing.
1665. J. Spencer, Prophecies, 69. In caressing of Christ by some pretty attributes.
a. 1774. Goldsm., trans. Scarron’s Com. Rom. (1775), I. 153. The same civility and caressing expressions.
1855. Macaulay, Hist. Eng., IV. 441. His caressing manners.
Hence Caressingly adv., in a caressing manner.
1834. Mrs. Hemans, in Blackw. Mag., XXXV. 634. A bright rill wound Caressingly about the holy ground.
a. 1845. Hood, Cupid Greyb. Passing his hand caressingly over her curls.
