† diamoronn.
Pharmacology.
A preparation of syrup and mulberry juice, used as a gargle for a sore throat.
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gargarism1398
diamoronc1400
gargarise1541
gurgle1562
uvule1589
gargle1657
throat wash1851
c1400 Lanfranc's Cirurg. 218 Þan make him a gargarisme wiþ a decoccioun..wiþ þe which be distemperid þerwiþ diameron.
c1400 Lanfranc's Cirurg. 262 Þan þou muste make consumynge þingis as diameron & sappa michum.
1647 N. Ward Simple Cobler Aggawam 10 [It] will be found a farre better Diamoron for the Gargarismes this Age wants.
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