n.
Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart. ]
A rib with cordial spirits warm. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
He . . . with looks of cordial love
Hung over her enamored. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Behold this cordial julep here
That flames and dances in his crystal bounds. Milton.
n.;
That the ancients had any respect of cordiality or reference unto the heart, will much be doubted. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To grow cordial; to feel or express cordiality. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
adv. In a cordial manner. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Cordiality. Cotgrave. [ 1913 Webster ]