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ng pointed cowl or capoch of St. Francis. A bare-footed and long-bearded capuchin. Sir W. Scott.

in a caracole, or in caracoles; to wheel. Prince John caracoled within the lists. Sir W. Scott.

A quarter of a crown. [Obs.] The bunch of them were not worth a cardecu. Sir W. Scott.

in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle. The lady caresses the rough bloodhoun. Sir W. Scott.

An old woman. [Scot. & Prov. Eng.]

To make carnal; to debase to carnality. A sensual and carnalized spirit. John Scott.

materials for carpets; carpets, in general. The floor was covered with rich carpeting. Prescott.

er, used as an application to burns and scalds; -- first used at the Carron iron works in Scotland.

Low, fertile land; a river valley. [Scot.] Jomieson.

e; a challenge to single combat. [Obs.] He is cowed at the very idea of a cartel., Sir W. Scott. Cartel, or Cartel ship, a ship employed in the exchange of prisoners, or in carrying propositions to an enemy; a ship beating a flag of truce and privileged from capture.

inclose. The man who, cased in steel, had passed whole days and nights in the saddle. Prescott.

vizor) for the head and neck; a helmet. His casque overshadowed with brilliant plumes. Prescott.

e, opportunity, privilege, or advantage; specifically, an opportunity of riding; a lift. [Scotch] We bargained with the driver to give us a cast to the next stage. Smollett. If we had the cast o' a cart to bring it. Sir W. Scott.

beaver. I have always been known for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor. Sir W. Scott.

Unnatural; contrary to nature. [R.] Some artists . . . have given to Sir Walter Scott a pile of forehead which is unpleassing and cataphysical. De Quincey.

A Highland robber: a kind of irregular soldier. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.

Having a raised way (causeway or causey); paved. Sir W. Scott. C. Bronté.

us march of horsemen by way of parade. He brought back war-worn cavalcade to the city. Prescott.

The practice or principles of cavaliers. Sir. W. Scott.

The space or storerooms of a cellar; a cellar. Sir W. Scott. You hear this fellow in the cellarage. Shak.