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▪ I. cording, vbl. n.1|ˈkɔːdɪŋ|
[f. cord v.1 and n.1 + -ing1.]
1. The action of binding or fastening with a cord; hanging (quot. 1619).
b. Weaving. The connexion of the treadles of a loom with the leaves of heddles by cords, in such a way as to produce the pattern required.
1619H. Hutton Follies Anat. 33 A cording be your end. a1633Austin Medit. (1635) 279 Like a Shepheards Tent that falls to the ground for want of pinning, cording, and sowing. 1822A. Peddie (title) Linen Manufacturer, Weaver, and Warper's Assistant, with Tables, Drafts, Cordings, etc. 1875Ure Dict. Arts II. 524 The draught and cording of common fustian is very simple. Ibid. III. 982 Fig. 1955 represents the draught and cording of a fanciful species of dimity.
2. concr. Cords collectively; cordage; corded work.
1571Wills & Inv. N.C. (Surtees) 363 Ij dossen cording for coddes xijd. 1616Fletcher Hum. Lieut. iv. i, Nay then I must buy the stocke—send me good cording. 1704Collect. Voy. (Church.) III. 583/2 They use Cording instead of Wood for Fuel. 1771Smollett Humph. Cl. I. 24 May, A narrow brimmed hat, with gold cording.
3. cording quire (of paper): see quot. 1825.
1652Urquhart Jewel Wks. (1834) 182 Writing..upon the loose sheets of cording-quires. 1825Hone Every-day Bk. I. 1139 Cassie Quires, the two outside quires of the ream, also called cording quires.
▪ II. cording, vbl. n.2 and ppl. a.
aphetic f. according; see cord v.2 |