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：coddle 的“宠爱”含义可能与 caudle 这个词有关，C-A-U-D-L-E，种过去的治疗饮料，通常由热麦葡萄与面包粥、鸡蛋、糖和香料混合制成。