Another source is possible though: the " pamper" sense of coddle may be linked to the word caudle, C-A-U-D-L-E, a curative drink of yore made usually of warm ale or wine mixed with bread or gruel, eggs, sugar, and spices.

不过，另个可能的来源是：coddle 的“”义可能与 caudle 这个词有关，C-A-U-D-L-E，种过去的治疗饮料，通麦芽酒或葡萄酒与面包或粥、鸡蛋、糖和香料混合制成。