n. [ F., fr. OF. cordel, F. cordeau, dim. fr. corde string, rope. See Cord. ]
a. [ F. cordeler to twist, fr. OF. cordel. See Cordelier. ] Twisting. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F., dim. of corde cord. ] A twisted cord; a tassel. Halliwell. [ 1913 Webster ]