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

Taking a caudle from the table, he left the room, and ascended the wide staircase towards his chamber.

From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James

It might be well to explain to the present generation that caudle was a preparation of wine, eggs, and spices which was commonly fed to invalids, in the latter part of the eighteenth century.

From Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings by Northend, Mary H.

There was brought to the cellarer a savory caudle in a silver bowl borne on a tray of the same metal.

From A Romance of the West Indies by Sue, Eugène

He was thinking plainly of other matters than her, or her caudle; and, before she had time to reply, he was out of the door.

From Willing to Die by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

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