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diapasm Obs. or arch.|ˈdaɪəpæz(ə)m|
[ad. L. diapasma, a. Gr. διάπασµα, f. διαπάσσ-ειν to sprinkle over. In mod.F. diapasme.]
A scented powder for sprinkling over the person.
1599B. Jonson Cynthia's Rev. v. ii, There's an excellent diapasm in a chain, too, if you like. 1657G. Starkey Helmont's Vind. 121 Chymistry is larger then to be totally comprehended by the Art of Medicine, for by it are prepared Diapasmes. [1706Phillips (ed. Kersey), Diapasma, a Pomander or Perfume.] 1863Sala Capt. Dangerous I. i. 21 She had an exquisitely neat and quick hand for..confecting of diapasms, pomanders, and other sweet essences. |