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Coddle v. t. (past & past part. coddled; pres. part. coddling) (Written also codle)

To parboil, or soften by boiling. "It (the guava fruit) may be coddled."

To treat with excessive tenderness; to pamper. "How many of our English princes have been coddled at home by their fond papas and mammas!" "He (Lord Byron) never coddled his reputation."

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Coddle" Quotes from Famous Books

... no means one of my habits to coddle the dogs, cats and other familiars of my household, yet my Muse had so pitiful an appearance that I determined to send for the doctor, but not before I had seen her to bed with a hot bottle, a good supper, and such other comforts as the Muses are accustomed to value. All that could be done for ...

— On Nothing & Kindred Subjects • Hilaire Belloc

... coddle the boy, Margaret," he said as Guy and Henry went off. "I know that he is not physically strong as yet, and sorry I am that it should be so, but he might exert himself more than he does, and he is apt to think too much of his ailments. I was glad when he volunteered ...

— At Agincourt • G. A. Henty

... the manner of women and babies. Do you coddle her? It's worth while, though some men don't know how to do it. Lord, Lord, I remember when my poor mother was on her death-bed and my father got on his knees and asked her if he'd been a good husband (she was his third wife ...

— The Romance of a Plain Man • Ellen Glasgow

Words linked to "Coddle" : mollycoddle, spoil, do by, cooking, indulge, preparation, baby, featherbed