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† microˈcosmetor Obs.
Also erron. -meter.
[mod.L. f. Gr. µῑκρό-ς small + κοσµήτωρ, agent-n. f. κοσµεῖν to set in order, f. κόσµος cosmos; after microcosm.]
Term used by Dolæus for the essence or principle of life. Hence † micro-cosmetoric a. (Mayne Expos. Lex. 1856).
1684Phil. Trans. XIV. 704 The Anima Brutorum with him is called Microcosmeter. 1725Freind Hist. Physick I. 265 Calling in to his aid his ancient good ally, Microcosmetor, Governor of the Animal Spirits, he gives battle to the disturbers of his rest. |