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cocagne, n. [F. cocagne, pays de cocagne; of uncertian origin, cf. Prov. F. couque cake, Catal. coca, L. coquere to cook; as if the houses in this country were covered with cakes. Cf. Cook, Cockney.].

An imaginary country of idleness and luxury. [1913 Webster]
The land of cockneys; cockneydom; -- a term applied to London and its suburbs. Smart. [1913 Webster]

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