- a variation of Cockaigne.
Cockayne
Britishnoun
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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
Cockayne syndrome is a severe autosomal recessive disorder caused by defective DNA repair mechanisms.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 10, 2024
Abbie Ward scored after three minutes and Amy Cockayne after 12, both on the back of strong forward play.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 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
My dears," said Mr. Cockayne, "we must husband our time.
From The Cockaynes in Paris Or 'Gone abroad' by Gustave Doré
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