'Codices' definitions:

Definition of 'Codices'

From: GCIDE
  • Codex \Co"dex\ (k[=o]"d[e^]ks), n.; pl. Codices. [L. See Code.]
  • 1. A book, especially an early form of book with pages stitched together, contrasting with the earlier scrolls; a manuscript; as, a DaVinci codex. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A collection or digest of laws; a code(senses 2 or 4). [archaic] --Burrill. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. An ancient manuscript of the Sacred Scriptures, or any part of them, particularly the New Testament. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. A collection of canons. --Shipley. [1913 Webster]

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