caudle

[ kawd-l ]

/ ˈkɔd l /

noun

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

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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

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Examples from the Web for caudle

If you don't alter, Mr. Caudle, you 'll soon have no house to be master of.
Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures|Anonymous
Now, Mr. Caudle, only listen to this; if you bring home another umbrella, I'll throw it in the street.
Humorous Readings and Recitations|Various
They are also provided with a sufficient quantity of caudle, together with proper attendants, and all necessary medical advice.
A Description of Modern Birmingham|Charles Pye
Don't tell me; I hear what a nice companion Mr. Caudle is: what a good-tempered person.
Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures|Anonymous

Mrs. Caudle still lives—and will live as long as her sex; therefore, England and America still chuckle.
The Scrap Book. Volume 1, No. 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for caudle

caudle

/ (ˈkɔːdəl) /

noun

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

Word Origin for caudle

C13: from Old Northern French caudel, from Medieval Latin caldellum, from Latin calidus warm

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Word Origin and History for caudle

caudle

"hot drink," late 13c., from Old North French caudel (Old French chaudel, 12c., Modern French chaudeau), from Medieval Latin caldellum, diminutive of caldum, neuter of Latin caldus "warm" (see calorie).