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C — Cloister to Cœliac passion (Part 11 of 11)

Cockney, a. Of Cockneys, Cockney-like.

Cocksure, a. (Colloq.) Very sure, quite sure, quite certain, very confident.

Cod, n. Codfish (Morrhua vulgaris).

Coddle, v. a.

    1. Parboil, boil slightly.
    2. Humor, nurse, pamper, cocker, indulge, fondle, caress, pet, treat with fondness, make much of.

Code, n. Digest, collection of laws.

Codfish, n. Cod.

Codger, n.

    1. Miser, niggard, churl, curmudgeon, lick-penny, skinflint, scrimp, hunks, screw, muckworm.
    2. (Colloq.) Queer old fellow, eccentric chap, odd stick.

Codicil, n. Supplement or postscript (to a will).

Codify, v. a. Digest, systematize, reduce to a code or digest.

Cœliac, a. Of the belly.

Cœliac passion. Chronic diarrhœa.