2. (Zo÷l.) The coalfish. See 3d Cuddy.

Cud"dle (kŭd"d'l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Cuddled (-d'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Cuddling (- dl&ibreve;ng).] [Prob. for couthle, fr. couth known; cf. OE. ku■■en to cuddle, or cu­lechen to make friends with. SeeCouth, Uncouth, Can.] To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.

She cuddles low beneath the brake;

Nor would she stay, nor dares she fly.

Prior.

Cud"dle, v. t. To embrace closely; to fondle. Forby.

Cud"dle, n. A close embrace.

Cud"dy (-d?), n. [See Cudden. ] 1. An ass; esp., one driven by a huckster or greengrocer. [Scot.]