chuckling

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Chuckle \Chuc"kle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chuckled}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Chuckling}.] [From 1st {Chuck}.]
   1. To call, as a hen her chickens; to cluck. [Obs.] --Dryden.
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   2. To fondle; to cocker. [Obs.] --Dryden.
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