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6 words match “CORDIALITY”

CORDIALITY n. 2 definitions
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.
CORDIALIZE v.
To grow cordial; to feel or express cordiality. [R.]
CORDIALNESS n.
Cordiality. Cotgrave.
EMBRACE v.
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.
EMPRESSEMENT n.
Demonstrative warmth or cordiality of manner; display of enthusiasm.
OLD a.
Used colloquially as a term of cordiality and familiarity. "Go thy ways, old lad." Shak. Old age, advanced years; the latter period of life. -- Old bachelor. See Bachelor, 1. -- Old Catholics. See under Catholic. -- Old English. See under English. n., 2. -- Old Nick, Old Scratch, the devil. -- Old lady (Zoöl.), a…