2. (Fr. Hist.)
Defn: A member of a French political club of the time of the first Revolution, of which Danton and Marat were members, and which met in an old Cordelier convent in Paris.
CORDELING Cor"del*ing (kr"dlng), a. Etym: [F. cordeler to twist, fr. OF. cordel. See Cordelier.]
Defn: Twisting.
CORDELLE
Cor*delle" (kr-dl"), n. Etym: [F., dim. of corde cord.]
Defn: A twisted cord; a tassel. Halliwell.
CORDIAL Cor"dial (kr"jal, formally krd"yal; 106, 277), a. Etym: [LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart.]
1. Proceeding from the heart. [Obs.] A rib with cordial spirits warm. Milton.
2. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. He . . . with looks of cordial love Hung over her enamored. Milton.
3. Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits. Behold this cordial julep here That flames and dances in his crystal bounds. Milton.