cau·dle
| \ ˈkȯ-dᵊl
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Definition of caudle
: a drink (as for invalids) usually of warm ale or wine mixed with bread or gruel, eggs, sugar, and spices
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“Caudle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caudle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of caudle was in the 14th century
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