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anodyne-necklace

anodyne-necklace is the alternative form of anodyne necklace.

Meaning of anodyne necklace

Noun

anodyne necklace (plural anodyne necklaces)

  1. (historical) A kind of necklace purported to possess medicinal properties, particularly for teething children.
    • THOSE Perſons who go to Mrs. Garway’s at the Royal Exchange-Gate to Buy this NECKLACE, are deſired to Ask expreſly for The Anodyne Necklace that is Recommended by Dr. Chamberlen, which is Sealed up in a little Round Red Box, with the Print of the Necklace curiouſly Engraved upon it, to prevent...1717, A Philosophical Essay Upon the Celebrated Anodyne Necklace, Recommended to the World by Dr. Chamberlen, for Childrens Teeth: Women in Labour: And Distempers of the Head, London: Printed by H....

Questions about anodyne-necklace

What is anodyne-necklace the alternative form of?
Anodyne-necklace is the alternative form of anodyne necklace.

Words near anodyne-necklace in the dictionary

  1. anodophiles
  2. anodophilic
  3. anodyne
  4. anodyne necklace
  5. anodyne necklaces
  6. anodyne-necklace
  7. anodynes
  8. anodynia
  9. anodynic
  10. anodynous
  11. anodyspareunia

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