&c.

Etymology
A use of the ligature to stand for the  in  Compare.

Phrase

 * : …and so on, …and other things.
 * 1) * 1612, George Wither, Epithalamia, Or Nuptiall Poems Upon the Most Blessed and Happie Mariage Betweene the High and Mightie Prince Frederick the Fifth, Count Palatine of the Rhein, &c., and Princesse Elizabeth, Sole Daughter to Iames, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britaine, France and Ireland
 * 2) * 1739, W. (William) Webster, Remarks on The Divine Legation of Moses, &c. in Several Letters - If I had not done amongst them the Works that no other Man did, they had not had Sin, &c. John 15:24
 * 3) * 1902, William Paton Buchan, Plumbing: A Text-book to the Practice of the Art Or Craft of the Plumber - Where a Geyser or hot-water heater is used it is a good and wise precaution to see that the bath-room, &c., when it is used is well ventilated.
 * 4) * 1977, K. P. Punnoose, Bookdealers in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka &c.
 * 1) * 1977, K. P. Punnoose, Bookdealers in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka &c.

Etymology
Formed by replacing the with.