n. sing. & pl. - The human body, whether living or dead.
n. sing. & pl. - A body of men; esp., an organized division of the military establishment; as, the marine corps; the corps of topographical engineers; specifically, an army corps.
n. sing. & pl. - A body or code of laws.
n. sing. & pl. - The land with which a prebend or other ecclesiastical office is endowed.
n. - In some countries of Europe, a form of students' social society binding the members to strict adherence to certain student customs and its code of honor; -- Ger. spelling usually korps.