cordon
|cor-don|
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/ˈkɔːrdən/
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/ˈkɔːd(ə)n/
barrier line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cordon' originates from French, specifically the word 'cordon,' where 'cord' meant 'string or rope.'
Historical Evolution
'cordon' changed from the Old French word 'cordon' and eventually became the modern English word 'cordon'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small rope or string,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a line of guards or police.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access to or from an area or building.
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35