Cordon: alternatives and connections

A mark or character used in writing, and serving to regulate the pronunciation; esp.: (a) a mark to indicate the nature and place of t…

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 possess or carry, as a mark of authority or distinction; to wear; as, to bear a sword, badge, or name.

A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension, as a cord on the side of a drum.

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…

The distinguishing mark worn by an armed knight, usually upon the helmet, and by his retainers and followers: Hence, in general, a bad…

A distinguishing badge, as a flag or similar symbol (usually in the plural); as, the colors or color of a ship or regiment; the colors…

A solid measure, equivalent to 128 cubic feet; a pile of wood, or other coarse material, eight feet long, four feet high, and four fee…

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

a flower or small arrangement of flowers worn by a person as a personal ornament. Typically worn by women on special occasions (as, at…

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…

Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for servi…

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…