‖n.; pl.Codices [ L. See Code. ] 1. A book, especially an early form of book with pages stitched together, contrasting with the earlier scrolls; a manuscript; as, a DaVinci codex. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A collection or digest of laws; a code(senses 2 or 4). [ archaic ] Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. An ancient manuscript of the Sacred Scriptures, or any part of them, particularly the New Testament. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A collection of canons. Shipley. [ 1913 Webster ]