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Cordial

02323 Cor"dial (k?r"j it a /it l, it formally /it k?rd"y it a /it l; 106, 277), a. [LL. cordialis, fr. L. cor heart: cf. F. cordial. See Heart.] 1. Proceeding from the heart. mark [Obs.]A rib with cordial spirits warm.
Milton.2. Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.He . . . with looks of cordial love
Hung over her enamored.
Milton.3. Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or spirits.Behold this cordial julep here
That flames and dances in his crystal bounds.
Milton.Syn. -- Hearty; sincere; heartfelt; warm; affectionate; cheering; invigorating. See Hearty.
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