Associations to the word «Coddle»
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Wiktionary
CODDLE, verb. (transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
CODDLE, verb. (transitive) To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.
CODDLE, verb. (transitive) To exercise excessive or damaging authority in an attempt to protect. To overprotect.
CODDLE, noun. An Irish dish comprising layers of roughly sliced pork sausages and bacon rashers with sliced potatoes and onions.
Dictionary definition
CODDLE, verb. Treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!".
CODDLE, verb. Cook in nearly boiling water; "coddle eggs".
Wise words
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