In time, the spelling coleslaw was settled upon by the makers and eaters of the “cabbage salad.” The substitution of cole for cold seems the best choice when you consider that cole refers to the salad’s main ingredient.

What does Cole in coleslaw stand for?

The term “coleslaw” arose in the 18th century as an anglicisation of the Dutch term “koolsla” (“kool” in Dutch sounds like “cole”) meaning “cabbage salad“. The “cole” part of the word ultimately derives from the Latin colis, meaning cabbage.

What is the meaning Cole?

The name Cole is primarily a male name of English origin that means Victory Of The People. Originally a diminutive of Nicholas.