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coddle

[kod-l] / ˈkɒd l /


VERB
boil lightly, usually eggs
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Ann Coddle and the cook thought that my dresses were magnificent, and old Peter groaned over the coming of the packages.

From Richard Vandermarck by Harris, Miriam Coles

"No: because that man in Cincinnati asked me if my last name was Coddle; and it ain't."

From Outpost by Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)

Coddle them with white Wine and Water, and cover them with sliced Pippins in the Codling.

From The Queen-like Closet or Rich Cabinet Stored with all manner of rare receipts for preserving, candying and cookery. Very pleasant and beneficial to all ingenious persons of the female sex by Wolley, Hannah

Ann Coddle no more fretted at me, but waited on me with alacrity.

From Richard Vandermarck by Harris, Miriam Coles

Ann Coddle was flying up and down the stairs, and calling messages over to Peter in a shrill voice.

From Richard Vandermarck by Harris, Miriam Coles




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