Cockaigne
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Cockaigne
1250–1300; Middle English cokaygn ( e ) < Middle French ( paide ) cocaigne (land of ) Cockaigne, idler's paradise < Middle Low German kōkenje, equivalent to kōken ( see cookie) + -je diminutive suffix
Example Sentences
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The decline in respect for the Roman Catholic clergy can be seen in an English satirical poem known as The Land of Cockaigne.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
In Pennsylvania, Whitetail Resort has already closed for the season; in Cherry Creek, New York, Cockaigne Resort announced on its webpage that it was closing due to the warm temperatures and rain.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
So now, alongside old favorites like Banana Bread Cockaigne, there are new recipes for kimchi mac and cheese, gobi Manchurian, miso ramen, Cajun dirty rice and chocolate babka.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 12, 2019
Never fear: You can still find the signature Banana Bread Cockaigne.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 31, 2019
I have received the Duchesse Bleue, and also the Land of Cockaigne from Madame Paul, whom I thank very kindly for her inscription.
From The Letters of Henry James (volume I) by James, Henry
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