hartshorn

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The second night, I applied a liberal dose of white liniment—Uncle Holt’s own concoction of hartshorn, arnica, witch hazel, camphor gum, eggs, and cider vinegar.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

The maids were running about—one for water, another for hartshorn which was in the cupboard, while a third unfastened her jacket.

From Arne; A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life by Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne

Bees, or snakes, may be relieved by immediate external application of strong spirits of hartshorn: salt and vinegar are also good.

From Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. by Allen, Richard L.

And so I will, my poor Lady—I see it has frightened you—Here, Niece, have you any hartshorn or drops at hand—the poor thing is terrified out of her life.

From The Widow's Vow A Farce, in Two Acts by Inchbald, Mrs.

And you, sir, shall have hartshorn in abundance.

From The Inconstant by Farquhar, George