Definition of Coddler

1. Noun. Someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence.

Exact synonyms: Mollycoddler, Pamperer, Spoiler
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

cod liver oil
cod oil
coda
codabilities
codability
codable
codalike
codas
codded
codder
codders
codding
coddle
coddled
coddled egg
coddler (current term)
coddlers
coddles
coddling
code
code-behind
code-switching
code block
code enforcement
code face
code flag
code monkey
code name
code names
code of behavior

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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