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   ‖Codex (kōˈdĕks), 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”.
   
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   2. A collection or digest of laws; a code(senses 2 or 4).  [archaic] Burrill.
   
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   3. An ancient manuscript of the Sacred Scriptures, or any part of them, particularly the New Testament.
   
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   4. A collection of canons.  Shipley.
   
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