Cord

k6rd, n. A string, or small rope; a solid measure, equivalent to 128 cubic feet; a pile 8 ft. long, 4 ft. high, and 4 ft. broad, — orig. measured with a cord. — v. t. To bind with a cord; to pile up, as wood, for sale by the cord. — Cordeliere, -lyar', n.; 2nd, §ve, tSrm; In, Ice s Odd, tone, 6r \ 83 A black, knotted silk handkerchief. [F.] — Cordon, kor'doN or kor'don, n. A ribbon borne as a badge of honor. (Arch.) The edge of a stone on the outside of a building. (Fort.) The projecting coping of the scarp-wall. (Mil.) A series of military posts. corded [F.J — Corduroy, or ribbed k6r/,du-roi, on the surface. n. A thick cotton stuff, Cordate, k6r'dat, -dated, a. (Hot.) Having the form of a heart. — Cordial, kSi-'di-al or kor'jal, a. Proceeding from the heart; hearty; sincere; affectionate; tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate.— n. Anything that comforts and exhilarates. (Med.) That which invigorates, esp. medicine which does so. (Com.) Aromatized spirit, employed as a beverage. — Cordiality, n. Sincere affection and kindne ; warmth of regard; heartine . 95