Cordon: alternatives and connections

A superior force of voice or of articulative effort upon some particular syllable of a word or a phrase, distinguishing it from the ot…

A distinctive mark, token, sign, or cognizance, worn on the person; as, the badge of a society; the badge of a policeman.

A belt. See Baldric.

A belt. See Baldric.

To support or sustain; to hold up.

That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.

The whitish mass of soft matter (the center of the nervous system, and the seat of consciousness and volition) which is inclosed in th…

Wide; extend in breadth, or from side to side; -- opposed to narrow; as, a broad street, a broad table; an inch broad.

A badge, usually in the form of a rosette, or knot, and generally worn upon the hat; -- used as an indication of military or naval ser…

Apprehension by the understanding; perception; observation.

A property depending on the relations of light to the eye, by which individual and specific differences in the hues and tints of objec…

A string, or small rope, composed of several strands twisted together.

An ornamental or honorary headdress, having the shape and character of a crown; particularly, a crown worn as the mark of high rank lo…

The waist or bodice of a lady's dress; as, a low corsage.

A mark or token added to those already existing, in order to afford security or proof; as, an additional or special mark put upon a pa…

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

Originally, an ornamental head band or fillet, worn by Eastern monarchs as a badge of royalty; hence (later), also, a crown, in genera…

A shoulder ornament or badge worn by military and naval officers, differences of rank being marked by some peculiar form or device, as…