Archaic term for a pet animal, especially one that is spoiled or indulged.
Middle English from Old French 'coset', possibly related to a verb meaning to caress or pamper, with origins tracing to Latin or Germanic roots.
In medieval English literature, calling someone a 'coscet' was a serious insult—it meant they were pampered and weak, too coddled to handle real challenges, which tells us a lot about what medieval people valued in strength and character.
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