Cordialities

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Cordiality \Cor*dial"i*ty\ (k[^o]r*j[a^]l"[i^]*t[y^] or
     k[^o]r`d[i^]*[a^]l"-; 106), n.; pl. {Cordialities} (-t[i^]z).
     [LL. cordialitas, fr. cordialis sincere: cf. F.
     cordialit['e].]
     1. Relation to the heart. [Obs.]
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              That the ancients had any respect of cordiality or
              reference unto the heart, will much be doubted.
                                                    --Sir T.
                                                    Browne.
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     2. Sincere affection and kindness; warmth of regard;
        heartiness. --Motley.
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