单词 | british oil |
释义 | > as lemmasBritish oil British oil n. now historical (originally) liquid petroleum, used as a remedy for various disorders; (later also) any of several medicinal preparations of varying composition but usually including liquid petroleum. ΚΠ 1745 Rules & Maxims (Salisbury) 2 Betton's Only True British Oil. Which is an effectual Remedy..for many Disorders incident to human Bodies. 1823 Lancet 19 Oct. 89/2 British Oil.—Oil of turpentine, eight ounces; Barbadoes tar, four ounces; oil of rosemary, four drachms. 1849 Sci. Amer. 20 Oct. 34/2 An Oil Spring has been discovered... It is similar to British oil..and is said to have effected astonishing cures of rheumatism and kindred diseases. 1959 H. F. Williamson & A. R. Daum Amer. Petroleum Industry i. 12 Many white settlers observed and had their own direct experiences with petroleum used as a liniment..through the use of products such as ‘British oil’, a remedy for muscular ailments. < as lemmas |
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