embrocation
Example Sentences
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The last sentence, applying a little irony to herself as if it were an embrocation, is what we should value most.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 5, 2017
The following embrocation may be applied to the spine, ears, belly, and legs:— Oil of cedar, 1 ounce.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
"You may take your will of him after he has put some embrocation on your bruises," said I; and as I was speaking there came a timorous little knock at the door.
From The O'Ruddy A Romance by C. D. (Charles D.) Williams
The Sandal consists in making a perfumed embrocation from sandal wood.
From The Faith of Islam by Edward Sell
A spirit made from the petals is excellent as an outward embrocation for rheumatism and sprains; and in some parts of Germany, a wine is prepared from the flowers mixed with raisins.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by William Thomas Fernie
