Cantate (L.), Psalm xcviii. as a canticle in the Anglican evening service;—Cantate Domino, sing to the Lord.

canthus, pl. canthi (L.), a corner of the eye.

cantilena (L.), the plain-song or canto-fermo: a ballad.

cantinière (Fr.), a female canteen-keeper.

Capucinex (Ger.), coffee with a little milk.

caput (L.), head: chapter.

caput mortuum (L.), worthless residue.

cara sposa (It.), dear wife.

carent quia vate sacro (L.), because they lack a sacred bard.

carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero (L.), enjoy the present day, trusting the least possible to the future;—often carpe diem alone, meaning 'seize the opportunity.'