CONCORD


Meaning of CONCORD in English

I. ˈkäŋˌkȯrd, -änˌ-, -ȯ(ə)d noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, from Old French concorde, from Latin concordia, from concord-, concors of the same mind, agreeing, from com- + cord-, cor heart — more at heart

1.

a. : a state of agreement : harmony especially between persons

b. : an agreeable harmonious combination of tones simultaneously heard ; specifically : a chord satisfying in harmonic effect and not requiring resolution — contrasted with discord

2. : agreement by stipulation, compact, or covenant : treaty ; especially : one establishing or reestablishing peaceful and amicable relationships between peoples or nations

3. : agreement 4

II. kənˈkȯ(ə)rd, -ȯ(ə)d intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Middle English concorden, from Middle French concorder, from Latin concordare, from concord-, concors

: to act together : harmonize , agree

III. ˈkäŋkə(r)d adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: from Concord, N.H.

1. : of or from Concord, the capital of New Hampshire

Concord industries

: of the kind or style prevalent in Concord

2. of horse-drawn vehicles : made in a variety of models originated in Concord and used widely throughout the United States in the 19th century

Concord wagons

IV. noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: by shortening

: concord coach

V. kənˈkȯ(ə)rd, kän- transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: back-formation from concordance

: to prepare a concordance of

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