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Bedford cord
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noun
cotton, worsted, rayon, or silk, distinctively woven for a lengthwise, corded effect.
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Origin of Bedford cord
First recorded in 1860–65
Words nearby Bedford cord
bedevil, bedew, bedfast, bedfellow, Bedford, Bedford cord, Bedford Heights, Bedfordshire, bedframe, bedight, bedim
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British Dictionary definitions for Bedford cord
Bedford cord
noun
a heavy corded cloth, similar to corduroy
Word Origin for Bedford cord
C19: named after Bedford
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