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con·cord 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 |