Swaddle

Pronunciation

• IPA: /swÉ”dl/
• Rhymes: -É’dÉ™l

Origin

swathe("to wrap with fabric") + -le, the word then underwent (its voiced th became a d).

Full definition of swaddle

Verb

1. To bind (a baby) with long narrow strips of cloth.
2. (archaic) To beat; cudgel.

Related terms

• swaddling

Noun

1. Anything used to swaddle with, such as a cloth or band.
• AddisonThey put me in bed in all my swaddles.

Anagrams

• dawdles
• waddles