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

At the same time, some stimulating embrocation must be employed to the back, belly, and hind-legs, which must be well rubbed with it four times daily, or the oftener the better.

From The Dog by Dinks

Then the pills and mixture are given every other night, and the quantity of turpentine in the embrocation increased to one-half, the other ingredients being of the same amount.

From The Dog by Dinks

But this Iris hastily refused, and in a few moments she left the shop in triumph with a bottle of Roche’s embrocation neatly done up in white paper and sealing-wax.

From A Pair of Clogs by Walton, Amy

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 Dadd, George