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salubrity|səˈl(j)uːbrɪtɪ| [ad. L. salūbritās, f. salūbri-s salubrious.] 1. The quality of being salubrious or healthful. a. Of the air, a country, etc.
1432–50tr. Higden (Rolls) I. 75 Paradise..hath salubrite [orig. Habet enim salubritatem] and wholsomnesse. 1604R. Cawdrey Table Alph., Salubritie, wholesomeness. 1685Boyle (title) An Experimental Discourse of some unheeded Causes of the Insalubrity and Salubrity of the Air. 1767Byron's Voy. rd. World 57 The salubrity of the air had a surprizing effect in strengthening both the appetite and digestion. 1799Monthly Rev. XXX. 400 In many instances, salubrity will be promoted by inclosures. 1870Yeats Nat. Hist. Comm. i. ii. 12 Penzance and Torquay, in mildness and salubrity, resemble Madeira. 1876A. J. Evans Through Bosnia ii. 73 This decrease of salubrity is attributed..to the great destruction of forests. †b. Of food, etc.: Wholesomeness. Obs. rare.
1620Venner Via Recta iii. 69 The heart of a fat Calfe is for pleasantnes of taste,..and salubrity of iuyce, the best. 1733Tull Horse-hoeing Husb. v. (Dublin) 41 What can we say then to the Salubrity of those Roots themselves, bred up and fatten'd amongst these Toads and Corruption? †c. fig. Obs.
c1643Observ. his Maj. late Answ. & Expresses 8 A..proofe of the integrity, and salubrity of that publick advice. ¶2. Healthy condition, health. (Also fig.) rare.
1654[see salvifical a.]. 1786Pogonologia 58 This bushy hair on man's face must have an influence on the salubrity of the neighbouring parts. 1822–34Good's Study Med. (ed. 4) II. 63 The feet..ulcerated and healed, with a speedy return of general salubrity. |