Where does “coddling” come from?
Coddling derives from English coddle, from English caudle, from Middle English -ing suffix, from Latin caldellum, from Latin caldum, from Latin calidus meaning "warm," from Latin caleo, from Proto-Italic kalēō.
coddling (English): present participle of coddle; The act of one who...
Definitions
- present participle of coddle; The act of one who...
Ancestry of “coddling”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | coddle | To treat gently or with great care; To cook... |
| 2 | English | caudle | A hot drink given to the sick, consisting of wine... |
| 3 | Middle English | caudel | — |
Words derived from “coddling”