Word Study
caudle
CIDE DICTIONARY
caudle, n. [OF. caudel, F. chaudeau, dim. of LL calidum a sweet drink, fr. L. caidus warm. See Caldron.].
A kind of warm drink for sick persons, being a mixture of wine with eggs, bread, sugar, and spices. [1913 Webster]
caudle, v. t.
- To make into caudle. [1913 Webster]
- Too serve as a caudle to; to refresh. Shak. [1913 Webster]
For further exploring for "caudle" in Webster Dictionary Online
