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Cabal, a secret Junto of Princes, a seated knot of Statesmen, or of Conspirators against the State in Counter-Cabal.

Cabbage, a Taylor, and what they pinch from the Cloaths they make up; also that part of the Deer's Head where the Horns are Planted.

Cabob, a Loin of Mutton Roasted with an Onyon betwixt each joint; a Turkish and Persian Dish but now used in England.

Cacafuego, a Shite-fire; also a furious fierce Felow.

Cackle, c. to discover. The Culi Cackles, c. the Rogue tells all.

Cackling-cheats, c. Chickens, Cocks or Hens.

Cackling-farts, c. Eggs.

Cadet, or Cadee, a Gentleman that Bears Arms in hopes of a Commission; also a younger Brother.

Caffan, c. Cheese.

Cakehis, Cake is Dough, of a Miscarriage or failure of Business. The Devil ow'd her a Cake, and has pai'd her a Loaf, when instead of a small, a very great Disaster or Misfortune has happen'd to a Woman.

Call, a Lesson, Blowed on the Horn to comfort the Hounds.

Caliver, a small Sea-Gun.

Calle, c. a Cloak or Gown.

Cambridge-Fortune, a Woman without any Substance.

Cameleon-Diet, Air, or a very thin slender Diet.

Cameronians, Field-Conventiclers, (in Scotland) great outward Zealots, and very squeemish Precisians.

Camesa, c. a Shirt or Shift.

Campaign-coat, Originally only such as