linseed meal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of linseed meal
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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A mixture of one part of mustard to two of linseed meal is, however, often of much use in the chest affections of children.
From The Mother's Manual of Children's Diseases by West, Charles
From analysis it is shown to be equal or superior to linseed meal.
From Cattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, And Feeding and Management; With the Diseases to which They are Subject, And The Remedies Best Adapted to their Cure by Jennings, Robert
Ground cake or linseed meal is, after a time, better given dry than cooked, being then better masticated and not so liable to produce indigestion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various
Oatmeal poultices are more stimulating and draw more rapidly than those made of linseed meal.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
If there be pain or difficulty in breathing, apply a hot linseed meal poultice to the chest.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various
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