a. Obs.–1 [f. L. verticordia turner of hearts (an epithet of Venus), f. vertĕre to turn + cord-, cor heart: see -OUS.] That turns the heart (from evil); regenerative.
1702. C. Mather, Magn. Chr., III. II. xxvi. 149/1. The Regenerating and Verticordious Grace of Heaven, took advantage from his Religious Education … to steal into the Heart of this young Disciple.
