Core (kōr), n. [F. corps. See Corps.] A body of individuals; an assemblage. [Obs.]
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He was in a core of people. Bacon.
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Core, n. [Heb. kōr: cf. Gr. koros.] A Hebrew dry measure; a cor or homer. Num. xi. 32 (Douay version).
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Core, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cord (k?rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Coring.] 1. To take out the core or inward parts of; as, to core an apple.
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He's like a corn upon my great toe . . . he must be cored out. Marston.
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2. To form by means of a core, as a hole in a casting.
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3. To extract a cylindrical sample from, with a boring device. See core{8}.
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