Dover's powder
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Dover's powder
1795–1805; named after T. Dover (1660–1742), English physician
Example Sentences
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The phenacetin and Dover's powder must be discontinued as soon as the pain and sleeplessness cease, but the iron preparation and spray should be continued until the throat regains its usual condition.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
His own child was so dangerously ill of pneumonia that I went with him to his house, put on a mustard poultice, and administered some Dover's powder.
From Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)
After trying guiacum and Dover's powder without advantage.
From An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses With Practical Remarks on Dropsy and Other Diseases by Withering, William
He invented a diaphoretic powder containing ipecacuanha and opium, which is used to this day, and is still known as Dover's powder.
From The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars Of The Lives and Deaths Of The Pirates And Buccaneers by Gosse, Philip
You will give her that Dover's powder to-night, and you will see that she has absolute quiet and rest.
From Muslin by Moore, George (George Augustus)
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