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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1637
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Cadouk, Caddouck, n. [Cf. Caduc,a. and med. L. caducum.] An accidental gain; a windfall. —1637 Monro Exped. ii. 123.
His Majestie was liberall … in bestowing on them cadouks and casualties 1637 Ib. 171.
To take notice of all provision, … and all other caddoucks in generall