CODDLE


Meaning of CODDLE in English

v.tr. 1 a treat as an invalid; protect attentively. b (foll. by up) strengthen by feeding. 2 cook (an egg) in water below boiling point. coddler n.

[ prob. dial. var. of caudle invalids' gruel ]

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