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

Two women, our nearest neighbours, were standing by her side, bathing her wrists and temples with hartshorn.

From Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Vol. II. by Moodie, Susanna

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.

She procured her a glass of hartshorn and water; and entreated the Baronet, who seemed transfixed with concern, to force Riley away; and to be gone, also, himself.

From The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Burney, Fanny

A little cold water, or hartshorn, would have restored them to consciousness; and their sorrows would in time have become subdued.

From Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone by Beach, Charles A.