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Where does “coddlingly” come from?

coddlingly (English) comes from English coddling, from English coddle, from English caudle, from Middle English caudel.

coddlingly (English): So as to coddle or pamper

Definitions

  1. So as to coddle or pamper

Ancestry of “coddlingly”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishcoddlingpresent participle of coddle; The act of one who...
2EnglishcoddleTo treat gently or with great care; To cook...
3EnglishcaudleA hot drink given to the sick, consisting of wine...
4Middle Englishcaudel—
Every word from Middle English caudel →