swad ‧ dle /ˈswɒdl $ ˈswɑːdl/ BrE AmE verb [transitive] old-fashioned
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Origin: Probably from sweddle 'to swaddle' (13-17 centuries) , from Old English swethel 'swaddling clothes' ]
to wrap a baby tightly to keep it warm and protect it