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
- So as to coddle or pamper
Ancestry of “coddlingly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | coddling | present participle of coddle; The act of one who... |
| 2 | English | coddle | To treat gently or with great care; To cook... |
| 3 | English | caudle | A hot drink given to the sick, consisting of wine... |
| 4 | Middle English | caudel | — |