Definitions for codicil

codicil cod·i·cil

Spelling: [kod-uh-suh l]
IPA: /ˈkɒd ə səl/

Codicil is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 78 anagrams from letters in codicil (ccdiilo).

Definitions for codicil

noun

  1. a supplement to a will, containing an addition, explanation, modification, etc., of something in the will.
  2. any supplement; appendix.

Origin of codicil

1375-1425; late Middle English Late Latin cōdicillus (in Latin, commonly in plural only), equivalent to Latin cōdic- (stem of cōdex) codex + -illus diminutive suffix

Examples for codicil

He wrote a letter to Morrissey suggesting a second codicil and pitching himself as the man to do it.

What the codicil is, my dear brethren, it is not our business to inquire.

But for nearly a week Moya added a codicil silently to her prayer.

The body of the will was in the handwriting of the widow, as was also the codicil.

The codicil was written and signed with the Admiral's own hand.

Unfortunately, Whitaker never got to discuss the third codicil with Mrs. Astor or see her sign it.

“I think I quite understand the nature of the codicil,” the solicitor said.

The question was whether he had been employed to make this codicil.

I was goin' to take this to Ferret on my way home—and it's the codicil to my will, this is.

(Oct. 15) Adds a codicil to his will with a few alterations of bequests.

Word Value for codicil
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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