n. [ OF. caudel, F. chaudeau, dim. of LL calidum a sweet drink, fr. L. caidus warm. See Caldron. ] A kind of warm drink for sick persons, being a mixture of wine with eggs, bread, sugar, and spices. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Caudled p. pr. & vb. n. Caudling ] 1. To make into caudle. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Too serve as a caudle to; to refresh. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]