Bedford cord

noun

cotton, worsted, rayon, or silk, distinctively woven for a lengthwise, corded effect.

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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