Caudle \Cau"dle\, 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]
Caudle \Cau"dle\, 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]