Definitions for codicils

codicils cod·i·cil

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

Codicils is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 149 anagrams from letters in codicils (ccdiilos).

Definitions for codicils

noun

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

Origin of codicils

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 codicils

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for codicils
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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