- a variation of Cockaigne.
Cockayne
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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James Cockayne, an Australian anti-slavery official, tells us there are “concerns that the women are being accompanied by chaperones and minders from the Iranian regime who are controlling their ability to move and speak freely.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
"The fact that CS proteins have additional functions is noteworthy. This discovery could help to explain the pathological differences between xeroderma pigmentosum and Cockayne syndrome," says Stingele.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2024
Cockayne made the lead 26-14 after 32 minutes but New Zealand rallied again with Rule’s try immediately before halftime.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2022
Jess Breach, Claudia MacDonald and Amy Cockayne scored twice each, with Hope Rogers crossing late for the visitors before Helena Rowland conceded a penalty try.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2022
Mrs. Cockayne, being an economical woman, spent more money on herself, her house, and her children than any lady within a mile of Cockayne House.
From The Cockaynes in Paris Or 'Gone abroad' by Gustave Doré
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