coddle

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Coddle six pippins in vine leaves covered with water, very gently, that the inside may be done without breaking the skins.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

Ann Coddle and the cook thought that my dresses were magnificent, and old Peter groaned over the coming of the packages.

From Richard Vandermarck by Harris, Miriam Coles

What would become of the cook, and Ann Coddle?

From Richard Vandermarck by Harris, Miriam Coles

Murch was called 'Captain Snarl'; a tall, fierce-looking man, who just filled my idea of a Spanish freebooter, was 'Dr. Coddle.'

From A Study of Hawthorne by Lathrop, George Parsons

Coddle six large codlings till they are very soft over a slow fire to prevent their bursting.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady