ǁ Capoc. World English Historical Dictionary

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‘A fine short-stapled cotton wool, used in India for stuffing cushions and lining palanquins, etc.’ (Simmonds, 1858). See KAPOK.

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1750.  Beawes, Lex Mercat. (1752), 817. Capoc (a Sort of very fine Cotton) Wax.

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