Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Coraçaõ determinado, naõ soffre conselho—He 55 brooks no advice whose mind is made up. Port. Pr.

Coram domino rege—Before our lord the king.

Coram nobis—Before the court.

Coram non judice—Before one who is not a judge.

Corbies (crows) and clergy are kittle shot (hard to hit). Sc. Pr.

Corbies dinna pick oot corbies' een, i.e., harm each other. Sc. Pr.

Cordon bleu—A skilful cook (lit. a blue ribbon). Fr.

Cordon sanitaire—A guard to prevent a disease spreading. Fr.

Corn is gleaned with wind, and the soul with 5 chastening. Geo. Herbert.

Cor nobile, cor immobile—A noble heart is an immovable heart.