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Proceeding from the heart. [Obs.] A rib with cordial spirits warm. Milton.

Relation to the heart. [Obs.] That the ancients had any respect of cordiality or reference unto the heart, will much be doubted. Sir T. Browne.

To make into a cordial.

In a cordial manner. Dr. H. More.

Cordiality. Cotgrave.

Same as Precordial.

Situated in front of the heart; of or pertaining to the præcordia.

A compound cordial, in the form of a confection, deriving its name from the kermes insect, its principal ingredient.

The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it. "Oil of aniseed." Brande & C.

A French cordial or liqueur flavored with anise seeds. De Colange.

Exciting action in the heart, through the medium of the stomach; cordial; stimulant. Cardiac passion (Med.) cardialgia; heartburn. [Archaic] -- Cardiac wheel. (Mach.) See Heart wheel.

An alcoholic cordial, distilled from aromatic herbs; -- made at La Grande Chartreuse.

growing in Ceylon. It is aromatic, of a moderately pungent taste, and is one of the best cordial, carminative, and restorative spices.

Knowledge of one's own thoughts or actions; consciousness. [Obs.] The sweetest cordial we receive, at last, Is conscience of our virtuous actions past. Denham.

A liqueur, or cordial, flavored with orange peel, cinnamon, and mace; -- first made at the island of Curaçcao.

Reserved or repelling in manners; cold; not cordial; somewhat haughty; as, a distant manner. He passed me with a distant bow. Goldsmith.

hairp. -- To drink off or up, to drink the whole at a draught; as, to drink off a cup of cordial. -- To drink the health of, or To drink to the health of, to drink while expressing good wishes for the health or welfare of.

Any cordial or substance which invigorates. The grand elixir, to support the spirits of human nature. Addison.

To seize eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome. "I embrace these conditions." "You embrace the occasion." Shak. What is there that he may not embrace for truth Locke.

Demonstrative warmth or cordiality of manner; display of enthusiasm.