cosset
definition
to treat with excessive care and indulgence
example
The parents tended to cosset their only child, giving her everything she asked for and never allowing her to face any challenges on her own.
synonyms
pampernursespoil
word origin — Originates from the late Middle English word 'cosset,' meaning a young lamb or pet, derived from the Old French 'cossin,' diminutive of 'cousin.'