allopath
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of allopath
1820–30; < German, back formation from Allopathie allopathy
Example Sentences
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“We are not supposed to like medicine,” declared Aunty Rose, being a confirmed allopath.
From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore
The allopath travels around a race-track in the opposite direction from the disease, and thwarts it through a head-on collision.
From The Century Vocabulary Builder by Bachelor, Joseph M. (Joseph Morris)
He had been at first treated by an allopath, then, afterwards, by a homœopath.
From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock
But these dogs are all hydropaths, and thare iz sum pholks so kussid sentimental that they had rather die than be doktered bi ennything else than an old skool allopath.
From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Shaw, Henry W.
"You are a pretty broad-minded allopath," said Quincy, "to give such a sweeping recommendation to a quack."
From Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life by Pidgin, Charles Felton
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