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coddle

/ˈkɒdəl/

noun

Meaning

  • An Irish dish comprising layers of roughly sliced pork sausages and bacon rashers with sliced potatoes and onions.

  • An effeminate person.

verb

Meaning

  • To treat gently or with great care.

  • To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.

  • To exercise excessive or damaging authority in an attempt to protect. To overprotect.

Synonyms

simmer,
cosset,
pamper,
posset,
spoil