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  1. 1. n. A lamb reared without the aid of the dam. Hence: A pet, in general. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To treat as a pet; to fondle. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. treat with excessive indulgence Source: wordnet
  4. 4. A lamb reared without the aid of the dam. Hence: A pet, in general. To treat as a pet; to fondle. She was cosseted and posseted and prayed over and made much of. O. W. Holmes. Source: webster
  5. 5. A lamb reared without the aid of the dam. Hence: A pet, ingeneral. Source: adambom
  6. 6. v:100 v treat with excessive indulgence Source: ecdict

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