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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

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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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