Hugging
['hʌgɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hug
Typed by Judy
Unserious Contents or Definition
If you dream of hugging, you will be disappointed in love affairs and in business. For a woman to dream of hugging a man, she will accept advances of a doubtful character from men. For a married woman to hug others than her husband, she will endanger her honor in accepting attentions from others in her husband's absence.
Checker: Mandy
Examples
- I sat up half the night hugging myself over it, and next day I was off to Birmingham in a train that would take me in plenty time for my appointment. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- And I recollect two bursting to the opposite side of the parlour, while she was hugging me. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- But before he goes downstairs, Mr. Snagsby loads him with some broken meats from the table, which he carries away, hugging in his arms. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Oh, she did look so funny, hugging the big, slippery fish, and hoping Mr. Laurence's bed in heaven would be 'aisy'. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- We didn't open it, but we are dying to know what he says, cried Jo, hugging her sister and offering the note. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Now, Pa,' said Bella, hugging him close, 'take this lovely woman out to dinner. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Now, Wegg,' said Mr Boffin, hugging his stick closer, 'I want to make a sort of offer to you. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But the sight of Mr Boffin sitting in the arm-chair hugging himself, with his eyes upon the fire, acted as a restorative. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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