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embrocation

noun as in balm

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noun as in liniment

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noun as in lotion

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noun as in ointment

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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.

One amusing account of whisky’s origin holds that it was invented by the Irish as an embrocation for sick mules.

An Embrocation.—An embrocation is made after this manner:—Px.

They're much as usual, except that I had to pay two bob on Wednesday for a bottle of embrocation for Ally.

Stimulating embrocations of turpentine or mustard, or dry or wet cups, are sometimes resorted to for relief of pain.

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