Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Coddle

Coddle has two prominent meanings. Each meaning is very different from the other. I never really knew what the word truly meant until I just looked it up right now. I had always thought that it meant to rock something back and forth. In a way I was correct, but not 100%.



Coddle: To treat tenderly; nurse or tend indulgently; pamper: to coddle children when they're sick.



Coddle: To cook (eggs, fruit, etc.) in water that is just below the boiling point; cook gently.



Both forms of coddling are quite appealing... although as much as I love to eat I think I like the second meaning best...





CODDLE 
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I just learned a new word.I only knew about cuddle not coddle.

    haha, thanks for the info...

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  2. flip mcflipersonAugust 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    You should coddle your children, but never coddle them, 'cause that would be horribly wrong.

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  3. Rick HenrySeptember 1, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    @ Flip... very clever play on words...

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