Obs. Also cud, CUDE. [The ME. ō with corresp. Sc. u points to an OE. *cód, which is however unknown.] A chrism-cloth. (Very common in Sc. in 16th c.: see CUDE.)
c. 1420. Anturs of Arth., xviii. Cristunt and crisumte, with condul and with code.
1483. Cath. Angl., 85. Cud, crismale.