Chording

Chording
Chord Chord, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chorded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Chording}.] To provide with musical chords or strings; to string; to tune. [1913 Webster]

When Jubal struck the chorded shell. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

Even the solitary old pine tree chords his harp. --Beecher. [1913 Webster]


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