† fulcimentn.
Obsolete.
A centre of gravity; a fulcrum; a prop, a support (literal and figurative).
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1640 W. Gilbert Architectonice Consolationis 40 A resignation of our selves to doe what he will with us is the main Fulciment, Butteresse or spirituall shoare of true Comfort.
1648 Bp. J. Wilkins Math. Magick i. xii. 80 If we conceive the same dis-proportion betwixt their several distances in the former faculties, from the fulciment, or center of gravity, they would both equiponderate.
1657 R. Tomlinson tr. J. de Renou Medicinal Materials i, in Medicinal Dispensatory sig. Ll4v Boughs, which without fulciments would lay along the ground.
1695 W. Alingham Geom. Epitomiz'd 54 The fulciment or point of bearing comes nearer the middle of the Oar.
1710 Brit. Apollo 2–4 Aug. In this Position of the Body the Fulciment..is the Legs.
1796 Monthly Rev. 19 518 A fulciment is wanting to the lever of revolution.
1809 W. Martin Outl. Attempt Knowl. Extraneous Fossils 186 Erismatolithus, [which contains the reliquia] of Fulciments or the fabricated supports of worms.
1839 Trans. Soc. Arts 52 265 The finger,..rested on the top of the teeth, will be found the most convenient fulciment when using the elevator.
1869 P. Maurice Dr. Macbride's Legacy 169 They are..busily at work to attain a steady fulciment for their theological leverage.
1909 Country Life 3 Apr. 485/1 He became learned in the meaning of levers and stilliards, of fortes and feebles, of fulciments and props.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2016; most recently modified version published online September 2021).
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