Caress
Caress (kȧ*res") , noun
[French caresse, Italian carezza, Late Latin caritia dearness, from Latin carus dear. See Charity.]
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
Wooed her with his soft caresses.
He exerted himself to win by indulgence and caresses the hearts of all who were under his command.
Caress (kȧ*rest") , transitive verb
[French caresser, from Italian carezzare, from carezza caress. See Caress., n.]
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.