Paracelsian
- a word derived from Paracelsus.
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Reginald Scot, in the Discoverie of Witchcraft, says that the aforesaid exclamation of Fazio was the Paracelsian charm to drive away spirits that haunt any house.
From Jerome Cardan A Biographical Study by Waters, W. G. (William George)
Hardly a single extravagance of the Paracelsian fancy of Fludd but rests on some scriptural authority,—on some fictitious statement,—or some credulous imagination.
From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac
Somewhat similar views were promoted by Becher, who named the principle acidum primogenium, and held that it was composed of the Paracelsian elements ``earth'' and ``water.''
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
He wears Paracelsian characters for the toothache, and a little hallowed wax is his antidote for all evils.
From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various
At the same time, however, there were many who, opposed to the Paracelsian definition of chemistry, still laboured at the problem of the alchemists, while others gave much attention to the chemical industries.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various
