Glossary of Archaic Verb Formations and Regional Semantic Fields

• To pamper — To care for gently, to protect, or to pamper a person, most often a child or a sick person; to express special attention or a comforting touch toward a loved one. In ancient regional dialects, the verb also describes the act of smoothing, carefully arranging, or preparing a comfortable bedding, carrying a strong affective and familial connotation.
• To soothe — To soothe, calm, quiet down, or alleviate physical pain, emotional suffering, or a state of agitation; to bring peace and comfort to a loved one. In certain ancient regional dialects, the verb is also used with the meaning of slowing down the pace of work, taking it more lazily, or resting after a prolonged physical effort.