Amorous behaviour or sexual activity, caressing; dalliance, flirtation. Also: an act or instance of this. Obsolete.

The action of endear, v.; †concrete a caress, mode of showing affection.

The action of fondle, v. (in various senses); an instance of this. Now: esp. touching or handling in a sexual way.

figurative.

An action or utterance expressive of love or fondness; a caress. Also abstract.

An act of fondling; an affectionate or sexual touch or caress.

(A spell of) caressing or love-making; esp. in phr. to pitch a woo: see pitch, v.2 phrases 4.

An act of caressing or hugging; a cuddle or similar display of affection.