Caddle

/ˈkædəl/ verb

Definition

To coddle or pamper someone excessively, treating them with too much care or indulgence.

Etymology

From Middle English and possibly related to Old English 'cyddel' (cuddle). The word evolved in dialectal English, particularly in northern regions, to mean excessive pampering or spoiling.

Kelly Says

This delightfully obscure word is basically the dialect version of 'coddle'—it shows how the same root word can split into different regional variants over centuries, with 'caddle' surviving mainly in Scottish and Northern English speech.

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