Hold lovingly (7)

I believe the answer is:

swaddle

(Other definitions for swaddle that I've seen before include "Wind bandages round" , "Fully cover" , "Bind tight with clothes" , "Wrap with bandages" , "Wrap in cloth" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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