| 释义 |
† ˈdormitary, a. and n. Obs.
[f. L. dormīt- ppl. stem of dormīre to sleep: see -ary.]
A. adj. Causing sleep, dormitive.
1609Dekker Raven's Alm. H, She..put the dormitarie powder that the ould wife had giuen her into the bottle.
B. n. A sleep-producing medicine, a narcotic.
1547Boorde Brev. Health cxl. 52 If the pacient can nat slepe, make a Dormitary. a1652Brome City Wit iii. iv, Sure, Sir, you use some Dormitaries. |