kəud n. & v. --n. 1 a
system of words, letters, figures, or symbols, used to
represent others
for secrecy or
brevity. 2 a system of prearranged signals,
esp. used to
ensure secrecy in transmitting messages. 3 Computing a
piece of program
text. 4 a a
systematic collection of statutes, a
body of laws so arranged as to
avoid inconsistency
and overlapping. b a set of rules on
any subject. 5 a
the prevailing
morality of a
society or
class (code of honour). b a person's
standard of
moral behaviour. --v.tr. put (a
message, program, etc.)
into code. øcode-book a list of symbols etc. used in a code. code-name (or -number) a
word or
symbol (or number) used for secrecy or
convenience instead of the
usual name. øøcoder n. [ME f. OF f. L CODEX]