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Webster 1913 Edition
Cordial
Cor′dial
(kôr′jal, formally kôrd′yal; 106, 277)
, Adj.
1.
Proceeding from the heart.
[Obs.]
A rib with
cordial
spirits warm. Milton.
2.
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
He . . . with looks of
Hung over her enamored.
cordial
loveHung over her enamored.
Milton.
3.
Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.
Syn. – Hearty; sincere; heartfelt; warm; affectionate; cheering; invigorating. See
Hearty
. Cor′dial
,Noun.
1.
Anything that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates.
Charms to my sight, and
cordials
to my mind. Dryden.
2.
(Med)
Any invigorating and stimulating preparation;
as, a peppermint
. cordial
3.
(Com.)
Aromatized and sweetened spirit, used as a beverage; a liqueur.
Webster 1828 Edition
Cordial
CORDIAL
,Adj.
1.
Proceeding from the heart; hearty; sincere; not hypocritical; warm; affectionate.With looks of cordial love.
We give our friends a cordial reception.
2.
Reviving the spirits; cheering; invigorating; giving strength or spirits; as cordial waters.CORDIAL
,Noun.
1.
In medicine, that which suddenly excites the system, and increases the action of the heart or circulation when languid; any medicine which increases strength, raises the spirits, and gives life and cheerfulness to a person when weak and depressed.2.
Any thing that comforts, gladdens and exhilarates; as, good news is a cordial to the mind.