codicil

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: cod=i=cil

CIDE DICTIONARY

codicil, n. [L. codicillus, dim. of codex: cf. F. codicille. See Code.].

 A clause added to a will.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

codicil, n. an addition explaining, modifying, or revoking a will or part of one.

Derivative

codicillary adj.

Etymology

L codicillus, dimin. of CODEX

THESAURUS

codicil

PS, Parthian shot, addendum, affix, afterthought, allonge, appendix, attested copy, back matter, bequeathal, bequest, chorus, coda, colophon, commentary, conclusion, consequence, continuance, continuation, devise, double take, dying words, enclitic, envoi, epilogue, follow-through, follow-up, infix, inheritance, interlineation, interpolation, last words, legacy, marginalia, note, parting shot, peroration, postface, postfix, postlude, postscript, prefix, probate, proclitic, refrain, rider, scholia, second thought, sequel, sequela, sequelae, sequelant, sequent, sequitur, subscript, suffix, supplement, swan song, tag, tail, testament, will

ROGET THESAURUS

codicil

Sequel

N sequel, suffix, successor, tail, queue, train, wake, trail, rear, retinue, suite, appendix, postscript, epilogue, peroration, codicil, continuation, sequela, appendage, tail piece, heelpiece, tag, more last words, colophon, aftercome, aftergrowth, afterpart, afterpiece, aftercourse, afterthought, aftergame, arriere pensee, second thoughts, outgrowth.

Security

N security, guaranty, guarantee, gage, warranty, bond, tie, pledge, plight, mortgage, collateral, debenture, hypothecation, bill of sale, lien, pawn, pignoration, real security, vadium, stake, deposit, earnest, handsel, caution, promissory note, bill, bill of exchange, I, O, U, personal security, covenant, specialty, parole, acceptance, indorsement, signature, execution, stamp, seal, sponsor, cosponsor, sponsion, sponsorship, surety, bail, mainpernor, hostage, godchild, godfather, godmother, recognizance, deed of indemnity, covenant of indemnity, authentication, verification, warrant, certificate, voucher, docket, doquet, record, probate, attested copy, receipt, acquittance, quittance, discharge, release, muniment, title deed, instrument, deed, deed poll, assurance, indenture, charter, charter poll, paper, parchment, settlement, will, testament, last will and testament, codicil, bonis avibus, gone where the woodbine twineth.