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Thomsonian, a. (n.)|tɒmˈsəʊnɪən|
[f. Thomson, proper name (see definitions) + -ian.]
1. Of or pertaining to the system of medicine practised by Dr. Samuel Thomson, of Massachusetts (1769–1843). Also as n. One who follows this system. (Often erroneously spelt Thompsonian.)
1833C. Thomson (title) A plain historical Statement of facts respecting the Thomsonian plan of medicine, as originated by Samuel Thomson. 1857Dunglison Med. Lex., Thompsonian, one who practises or believes in Thompsonianism. Ibid. s.v., Thompsonianism, The Thompsonians are Botanical Doctors. 1860Bartlett Dict. Americanisms, Thompsonian Doctor, a physician who follows the Thompsonian practice; also called Steam Doctor. Thompsonian Practice, a peculiar treatment of diseases.
2. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the poet James Thomson, author of ‘The Seasons’.
1890Tennyson in Mem. (1897) I. i. 11, I covered two sides of a slate with Thomsonian blank verse in praise of flowers. 1908Westm. Gaz. 5 Feb. 4/2 One is apt..to over-estimate the difference between the Wordsworthian ‘Nature’ and the Thomsonian ‘Nature’.
Hence Thomˈsonianism, the Thomsonian medical system: see sense 1.
1857[see sense 1 above]. 1890Billings Nat. Med. Dict., Thomsonianism. 1894Outing (U.S.) XXIV. 332/1 Do you believe in the mind cure—Thompsonianism—metallic tractors—Christian science? 1899Syd. Soc. Lex., Thomsonianism.., a form of empiric medicine introduced by Samuel Thomson (1769–1843), of Massachusetts. Sweating, lobelia, and capsicum, were the principal agencies relied on. |