theriac
Example Sentences
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But we lawyers boil our theriac even nowadays and regard the most important study, the study of reality, with arrogance.
From Criminal Psychology; a manual for judges, practitioners, and students by Gross, Hans Gustav Adolf
Galen's theriac is a typical example of this.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
The best application of this kind is that composed of cinnamon powder, gilliflower, ginger and rose water, together with theriac, the crumb of bread, and red wine.
From Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction by Davenport, John
Whenever any compound was for any reason spoiled in the drug store, the rule was, "Put that aside for the theriac."
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Being, however, provided with theriac and other antidotes against the poison, Alvaro and all his men recovered from their wounds.
