Index of English words, starting with "ca"

(1) - Cadenza (n.) A parenthetic flourish or flight of ornament in the course of a piece, commonly just before the final cadence.

(1) - Cadet (n.) A young man in training for military or naval service; esp. a pupil in a military or naval school, as at West Point, Annapolis, or Woolwich.
(2) - Cadet (n.) A gentleman who carries arms in a regiment, as a volunteer, with a view of acquiring military skill and obtaining a commission.
(3) - Cadet (n.) The younger of two brothers; a younger brother or son; the youngest son.

(1) - Cadetship (n.) The position, rank, or commission of a cadet; as, to get a cadetship.

(1) - Cadge (n.) A circular frame on which cadgers carry hawks for sale.
(2) - Cadge (v. t. & i.) To intrude or live on another meanly; to beg.
(3) - Cadge (v. t. & i.) To hawk or peddle, as fish, poultry, etc.
(4) - Cadge (v. t. & i.) To carry, as a burden.

(1) - Cadger (n.) One who carries hawks on a cadge.
(2) - Cadger (v. t.) One who gets his living by trickery or begging.
(3) - Cadger (v. t.) A packman or itinerant huckster.