Coard

Part of speech: noun, verb

Definitions

1. An archaic spelling of cord, referring to a length of rope, string or twisted fibre used for binding or tying
2. A dated variant form of the word cord, meaning a thin rope or strand of twisted material
3. Obsolete spelling for a cord, which is a strong string or small rope made from twisted fibres

Etymology: "Coard" is an obsolete variant spelling of "cord," the familiar word for a length of twisted or braided fibre. The two forms have been used side by side for centuries, with "cord" winning out in modern English, so "coard" now survives mainly in older texts and in a few dialect and historical contexts.