Definition of Bedford cord

1. Noun. A heavy corded fabric similar to corduroy; used for clothing.

Generic synonyms: Cord, Corduroy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bedford Cord

Beckman thermometer
Beckmann's apparatus
Becks
Beckwith
Beckwith syndrome
Becky
Beclard's anastomosis
Beclard's hernia
Beclard's triangle
Becquerel
Becquerel rays
Bed-Stuy
Beda
Bedford
Bedford cord (current term)
Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire clanger
Bedfordshire clangers
Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington terrier
Bedloe's Island
Bednar's aphthae
Bednar tumour
Bedrich Smetana
Bedrock
Beduin
Bedwardite
Bedwardites
Bee

Literary usage of Bedford cord

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Cotton Fabrics Glossary by Frank P. Bennett, & Co (1914)
"5 illustrates the type of weave used when a bedford cord is required with a fine face and a ... 6 illustrates a bedford cord with a twill weave on the face. ..."

2. Casein: Its Preparation and Technical Utilisationby Robert Scherer by Robert Scherer (1906)
"Plain Calico-ribbed Bedford cords—Plain Twill-ribbed Bedford cord«—Figured Bedford Cord»—Tabulated Data of Part'culars relating to the Manufacture of ..."

3. Textiles for Commercial, Industrial, Evening, and Domestic Arts Schools Also by William Henry Dooley (1910)
"The face effect of the Bedford cord is generally plain. Occasionally twill faced cords are used. The cords vary in width from about 1/20 to 14 of an inch. ..."

4. The Horseless Age (1899)
"Trim with pigskin or very broad wale Bedford cord of a light cream color. ... Trim with whipcord or Bedford cord. Paint Imperial black or cover with black ..."

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