sanatory

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In his absolute ignorance of all sanatory measures, he had thrown himself on his knees to pray; and if prayers—true prayers—might succour his poor wife, of such succour she might be confident.

From Framley Parsonage by Trollope, Anthony

Then come what are called sanatory measures, by which we understand an improved system of sewerage, and a larger supply of water to the inhabitants of the towns.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 by Various

The church-warden refused, very properly, but the brother's entreaties, the widow's tears, the tragedy itself, and other influences, extorted at last a reluctant consent, coupled with certain sanatory conditions.

From Put Yourself in His Place by Reade, Charles

The city of London has, until within a few years, been backward, in this sanatory movement.

From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old

The great majority had been confined there as hospital patients, not as offenders against the law, and they were divided into wards, according to their sanatory condition.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXVI. October, 1843. Vol. LIV. by Various