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pease·cod

also peas·cod  (pēz′kŏd′)
n.
Archaic The pod of the pea.
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Piper Eric, to Cabral Lawrence, 1170 Peascod Dr, Eugene, 97402; $245,000.
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But as she cradled Sylvie at home, new owner Beverley Peascod said the family has no regrets about rehoming their "priceless" pet.
Bev Peascod, of Carlisle, fell in love with stray dog Sylvie in Greece.
The charges relate to a robbery which took place at Berrys, Peascod Street, Windsor, shortly before 2pm on Monday, during which offenders allegedly threatened staff with a firearm and stole several high-value watches.
One plot, The Dead Man's Fortune, contains the first reference to 'Pantaloon' in the English language and provides the rough outline for a commedia-style plot: Pantaloon, who is attended by his servant Peascod, is cuckolded by his young wife Asspida and her equally young lover Validore.