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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Caress \Ca*ress"\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Caressed} (k[.a]*r[e^]st"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Caressing}.] [F. caresser, fr. It. carezzare, fr. carezza caress. See {Caress}., noun] To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; to touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle.
The lady caresses the rough bloodhound. --Sir W. Scott.
Syn: To fondle; embrace; pet; coddle; court; flatter.
Usage: {Caress}, {Fondle}. ''We caress by words or actions; we fondle by actions only.'' --Crabb.
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