Obs. = CADUCEUS.
1604. Daniel, Fun. Poem on Earl of Devon. Who equal bear the caduce and the shield.
1651. Evelyn, Diary, 7 Sept. (D.). Heralds in blew velvet semée with fleur de lys, caduces in their hand.
1681. Cotton, Wond. Peake (ed. 4), 59.
| That ev’ry Wand a Caduce did appear, | |
| As we a Caravan of dead folks were. |
1721–1800. in Bailey.
