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Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.

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Canute

Language; Encyclopedias

Or Cnut, the Dane, called the Great, son of Sweyn, king of Denmark; invaded England, and after a success or two was elected king by his fleet; the claim was repudiated by the ...

Cape Breton

Language; Encyclopedias

The insular portion of the prov. of Nova Scotia at its eastern extremity, 100 m. long and 85 broad; is covered with forests of pine, oak, etc., and exports timber and fish.

Cape Chelyuskin

Language; Encyclopedias

In Siberia, the most northerly point in the Eastern hemisphere.

Cape Coast Castle

Language; Encyclopedias

Capital of the Gold Coast colony.

Cape Colony

Language; Encyclopedias

Comprises the extremity of the African continent south of the Orange River and Natal, and is nearly twice the size of the United Kingdom; the Nieuwveld Berge, running E. and W., ...

Cape Horn

Language; Encyclopedias

Sheep and ostrich farming are the chief industries; wool, goats' hair, ostrich feathers, hides, diamonds from Kimberley and copper from Namaqualand are the chief exports; ...

Cape of Good Hope

Language; Encyclopedias

The government is in the hands of a governor, appointed by the crown, assisted by an executive council of five and a parliament of two houses; local government is in vogue all ...