Coshered

/ˈkɑːʃərd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of 'cosher'; to have pampered, coddled, or treated with excessive indulgence.

Etymology

Past tense of 'cosher,' following regular English verb conjugation patterns applied to a word of Romany or Yiddish origin.

Kelly Says

Victorian literature is full of characters being 'coshered' by doting parents or wealthy relatives—the word perfectly captures that particular style of excessive, affectionate treatment.

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