Cadet-cloth
a heavy woolen cloth of double-cloth construction and bluish-gray color, used especially for uniforms at military schools.
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a student in a national service academy or private military school or on a training ship. a student in training for service as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Coast Guard. Compare midshipman (def 1). a trainee in a business or profession. a younger son or brother. the youngest son. (formerly) […]
- Cadette
(initial capital letter). Also called Cadette scout. a member of the Girl Scouts from 12 through 14 years of age. Australian. a female government employee, especially a woman appointed to civil service. Historical Examples The Eustace Diamonds Anthony Trollope The Queen Pedauque Anatole France
- Cadge
to obtain by imposing on another’s generosity or friendship. to borrow without intent to repay. to beg or obtain by begging. to ask, expect, or encourage another person to pay for or provide one’s drinks, meals, etc. to beg. a frame on which hawks are carried to the field. Historical Examples The Bacillus of Beauty […]
- Cadger
to obtain by imposing on another’s generosity or friendship. to borrow without intent to repay. to beg or obtain by begging. to ask, expect, or encourage another person to pay for or provide one’s drinks, meals, etc. to beg. Historical Examples Changing Winds St. John G. Ervine Tam O’ The Scoots Edgar Wallace Amusing Prose […]
- Cadgy
cheerful; merry. amorous; wanton. (of animals) in rut.