cordis
[kawr-dis, kohr-]
Origin of cordis
From Latin
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Historical Examples of cordis
Cord Cordis was the innkeeper in 1771 and John Bryant was licensed in 1790.
Old Boston Taverns and Tavern ClubsSamuel Adams Drake
"I'm not so foolish as I look, Mr. Cordis," said she, rather sharply.
Dr. Heidenhoff's ProcessEdward Bellamy
His trouble was that she loved Cordis, not that Cordis loved her.
Dr. Heidenhoff's ProcessEdward Bellamy
Cordis had seen her backward glance, and noted her steps grow slower with a complacent smile.
Dr. Heidenhoff's ProcessEdward Bellamy
When the party broke up, Cordis walked home with Madeline and Laura, whose paths lay together.
Dr. Heidenhoff's ProcessEdward Bellamy