So, it's taken me 78 years to find it was never closeted but Cosseted instead. But, it is also true that this is a term used regarding Victorian Ladies and definitely not Flappers or anyone else really ever since. Because it was a way they kept women relatively ignorant of the real world and just how bad and insane it really was if possible then in Victorian England.
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cosseted
/ˈkäsədəd/
Cosseted is an adjective meaning pampered, coddled, or treated with extreme or excessive care. Key synonyms include pampered, coddled, and spoiled.
Definition and Usage
- Meaning: Kept warm, safe, and comfortable while being heavily protected from any hardship or unpleasantness.
- Origin: Comes from the 16th-century noun cosset, meaning a pet lamb raised by hand in a house.
Common Synonyms
- Pampered: Treated with great comfort and luxury.
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Jul 11, 2026 — The meaning of COSSET is a pet lamb; broadly : pet. : to treat as a pet : The hotel cossets its guests with friendly service.
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to give a lot of attention to making someone comfortable and to protecting them from anything unpleasant: Children sometimes need to be cosseted.
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