Obs. rare–1. [f. COD sb.1 + -LING, dim. suffix.] Scrotum; applied erroneously to the inguinal sacs of the beaver: see COD sb.1 4 b.

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1605.  Sylvester, Du Bartas, I. vi. (1641), 50/2. The wise Bever, who, pursu’d by foes, Tears-off his codlings, and among them throwes.

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