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English word origin

Etymology of cords

Etymology tree English cord Middle English -es English -s English cords From cord + -s.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of cord

noun

plural of cord

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Etymology tree English cord Middle English -es English -s English cords From cord + -s.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Corduroys.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Shortening of corduroys

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