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Definition of Coddler
1. Noun. Someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence.
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Coddle, Mollycoddle, Pamper, Spoil
Definition of Coddler
1. Noun. One who coddles (treats with excess care). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Coddler
1. one that coddles [n -S] - See also: coddles
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coddler
Literary usage of Coddler
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Works by Manuel Márquez Sterling, William Makepeace Thackeray, Leslie Stephen, Louise Stanage (1900)
"However, we had no fear; for the Reverend Mr. coddler used to send monthly accounts
of his pupil's progress, and if Tug was not a wonder of the world, ..."
2. The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray: in twenty-four volumes. by William Makepeace Thackeray (1869)
"My dear Jemmy and I determined to go and see him, after he had been at school a
quarter ; we went, and were shown liy Mr. coddler, one of the meekest, ..."
3. The Complete Works of William Makepeace Thackeray by William Makepeace Thackeray (1889)
"My dear Jemmy and I determined to go and see him, after he had been at school a
quarter; we went, and were shown by Mr. coddler, one of the meekest, ..."
4. Increasing Home Efficiency by Martha Bensley Bruère, Robert Walter Bruère (1913)
"Pour a little hot water 7- breakfast room. into the coddler. Omit. 8. ...
Rinse out coddler. Pour water in sink. Return coddler to table. ..."
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