Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
core , corps. - noun A kind of fish.
- noun The heart, in the anatomical sense; the physiologically central organ of the system of blood-vessels.
- noun A Hebrew and Phenician oil-measure, supposed to be equal to 96 United States (old wine) gallons. The cor (translated measure) is mentioned in Luke xvi. 7 as a dry measure. Also
chor . - noun Assimilated form of com-, con-, before r. See
com- . - noun An abbreviation of
Corinthians . - noun An abbreviation of coroner; [l. c.]
- noun of correlative
- noun of correspondence, correspondent, and corresponding.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A Hebrew measure of capacity; a homer.
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- interjection UK Expression of
surprise . - noun A
Hebrew measure ofcapacity ; acore orhomer .
Etymologies
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Examples
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The only bag days impressionnante © cor is revealed as a possible alikeness that we are models that are traditional, equal, or a combination of both.
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The décor is similar to a typical diner and on the walls there are pictures of old New York.
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Livingetc The home's d é cor is an adaptation of a Brooklyn brownstone featured in the November 2008 issue of the now-defunct Domino magazine.
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Whether for work or play a small impact of the Atlantic lily Witting office dà © cor is central to fertility.
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Scene and heard: After feasting on hors d'ouevres, Veuve Clicquot Champagne and Godiva chocolates during a reception, guests gathered for a sit-down dinner under a tent with an all-red décor from the ceilings to walls to tablecloths.
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Mr. Pask's d é cor is so imposing that it gets in the way of the script.
A New Take on an Old Shaw Terry Teachout 2010
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The 1920s d é cor is filled with chintz, old sofas and books.
The New German Expressionism Monica Khemsurov 2010
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The d é cor is spare, with platform floor beds and colorful walls.
The New German Expressionism Monica Khemsurov 2010
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The 1920s d é cor is filled with chintz, old sofas and books.
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Especially when paired with stylish geometric shapes and interesting textures, white décor is anything but boring.
Colorful Bedroom Decorating Ideas and Pictures for Kids 2009
EditorMark commented on the word cor
A short form of the expression "gor blimey," or "gorblimey" or "cor blimey," often pronounced without the "r."
June 11, 2010
qroqqa commented on the word cor
Often? I can't imagine this being said in an accent that had r there.
June 11, 2010