caudle

American  

[kawd-l] / ˈkɔd l /

noun

1. a warm drink for the sick, as of wine or ale mixed with eggs, bread, sugar, spices, etc.

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caudle British  

/ ˈkɔːdəl /

noun

1. a hot spiced wine drink made with gruel, formerly used medicinally

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Etymology

Origin of caudle

1250–1300; Middle English caudel < Old North French < Medieval Latin caldellum, equivalent to Latin calid ( um ) warmed watered wine (noun use of neuter of calidus warm) + -ellum diminutive suffix; see -elle

Example Sentences

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caudle

But we should say, better luck next time, and send you caudle cups by the dozen.

From Is He Popenjoy? by Anthony Trollope

Over the fire was dressed a caudle of eggs, milk, oatmeal, and butter.

From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 3 May 1906 by Various

The cups were usually made without handles in imitation of the oriental practice, but large, two-handled covered cups for caudle, broth and chocolate were also made during the early period.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various

Cake and caudle were handed round, caudle being oatmeal gruel, with sugar, nutmeg, and white wine.

From Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville by Mary Somerville

There is nothing exhilarating in caudle, nor enchanting in Kensington-gardens, when you are converted into a light porter of children.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, September 18, 1841 by Various