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Code NapoleonCode Code (k[=o]d), n. [F., fr. L. codex, caudex, the stock or
stem of a tree, a board or tablet of wood smeared over with
wax, on which the ancients originally wrote; hence, a book, a
writing.]
1. A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the
rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are
set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by
public authority; a digest.
Note: The collection of laws made by the order of Justinian
is sometimes called, by way of eminence. ``The Code'
--Wharton.
2. Any system of rules or regulations relating to one
subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the
regulation of the professional conduct of physicians; the
naval code, a system of rules for making communications at
sea means of signals.
Code civil or Code Napoleon, a code enacted in France in
1803 and 1804, embodying the law of rights of persons and
of property generally. --Abbot. Napoleon
Napoleon Na*po"le*on, n. [From the Emperor Napoleon 1.]
A French gold coin of twenty francs, or about $3.86.
Napoleon
Napoleon Na*po"le*on, n.
1. (Card Playing)
(a) A game in which each player holds five cards, the
eldest hand stating the number of tricks he will bid
to take, any subsequent player having the right to
overbid him or a previous bidder, the highest bidder
naming the trump and winning a number of points equal
to his bid if he makes so many tricks, or losing the
same number of points if he fails to make them.
(b) A bid to take five tricks at napoleon. It is
ordinarily the highest bid; but sometimes bids are
allowed of wellington, or of blucher, to take five
tricks, or pay double, or treble, if unsuccessful.
2. A Napoleon gun.
3. A kind of top boot of the middle of the 19th century.
4. A shape and size of cigar. It is about seven inches long.
Napoleonic
Napoleonic Na*po`le*on"ic, a.
Of or pertaining to Napoleon I., or his family; resembling,
or having the qualities of, Napoleon I. --Lowell.
Napoleonist
Napoleonist Na*po"le*on*ist, n.
A supporter of the dynasty of the Napoleons.
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