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Webster 1913 Edition


Cordiality

Cor-dial′i-ty

(kôr-jăl′ĭ-ty̆ or kôrˊdĭ-ăl′-; 106)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Cordialities
(-tĭz)
.
[LL.
cordialitas
, fr.
cordialis
sincere: cf. F.
cordialité
.]
1.
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.
2.
Sincere affection and kindness; warmth of regard; heartiness.
Motley.

Webster 1828 Edition


Cordiality

CORDIALITY

,
Noun.
1.
Relation to the heart. [Not used.]
2.
Sincerity; freedom from hypocrisy; sincere affection and kindness.
Our friends were received with cordiality.