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cade

adjective \ ˈkād \

Definition of cade

: left by its mother and reared by hand : pet
  • a cade lamb

Origin and Etymology of cade

English dialect cade pet lamb, from Middle English cad

-cade

noun combining form

Definition of -cade

: procession
  • motorcade

Origin and Etymology of -cade

cavalcade

Cade

biographical name \ ˈkād \

Definition of Cade

John died 1450 Jack Cade English rebel

Medical Dictionary

cade

noun \ ˈkād \

medical Definition of cade

: prickly juniper

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