Cowthe, [103], kind.
Craftys, [180].
Crenseyn, [241], crimson.
Cressetys, [270], [283], cressets. “Crucibulum, a lanterne or a cresset,” MS. Harl. 1000. An open lamp, exhibited on a beacon, carried upon a pole, or otherwise suspended. “Falor, a cressit light (such as they use in play-houses) made of ropes wreathed, pitched, and put into small and open cages of iron”—Cotgrave.
Crofte, [36], yard.
Crook, [209], vide Kyng Alysaunder, 6193.
Cunnyng, [2], knowledge.
Curyng, covering. “Curyne or hyllynge,” Prompt. Parv. Vide [Hylle].
Cursyd, accursed.