cerate
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A man's life, the perspiration of an entire existence, is secreted in this layer of mouldy cerate.
From Over Strand and Field by Gustave Flaubert
Rubbed together with cerate, or lard, powdered Savin is used for maintaining the sores of blisters, and of issues, open when it is desired to keep up their derivative action.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by William Thomas Fernie
Afterwards cerate joined with some metallic calx, as of zinc or lead, or solution of lead, mercury, or copper, or iron, which may stimulate the absorbent system into stronger action.
From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Erasmus Darwin
"I am willing—yes, I can say I am anxious, even—to go into battle," he continued, while Dr. Paul Denslow laid plasters of simple cerate on the abraded palms, and then swathed them in bandages.
From The Red Acorn by John McElroy
After its removal, the part may be exposed, or, if very painful, smeared over with fresh cream or common cerate.
From The Maternal Management of Children, in Health and Disease by Thomas Bull
