ptisan

American  

[tiz-uhn, ti-zan] / ˈtɪz ən, tɪˈzæn /

noun

1. a nourishing decoction, originally one made from barley, purported to have medicinal quality.

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ptisan British  

/ tɪˈzæn /

noun

1. grape juice drained off without pressure

2. a variant spelling of tisane

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Etymology

Origin of ptisan

1350–1400; < Latin ptisana < Greek ptisánē peeled barley, barley water; replacing Middle English tisane < French < Latin, as above

Example Sentences

But as many as are not Masters of their own Time, nor in such an easy Situation, as to be properly attended, ought, without the least Hesitation, to be bled directly, which is sometimes sufficient to remove the Complaint; especially if, after Bleeding, the Patient drinks plentifully of the Ptisan Nº.

From Project Gutenberg

They often happen on the Thighs, in which Case the Ptisan Nº.

From Project Gutenberg

The most available Remedies in such Cases, from this Cause, are, a plentiful Bleeding at the Onset, a very copious Drinking of warm Water, to which one fifth Part of Whey should be added; or of the Ptisan No. 2, or of an Emulsion of Almonds, all taken warm.

From Project Gutenberg

If the Distemper, at this Juncture, is not of many Days standing; if the Patient is a strong Person; if he has not as yet been plentifully bled; if there be still some Blood mixed with the Humour he expectorates; or if the Pulse be strong and hard, he should be bled immediately in the Arm; and constantly receive the Steam of hot Water and Vinegar by the Mouth, and drink plentifully of the Ptisan Nº.

From Project Gutenberg

But if his Circumstances, after this Suppression, are different from these just mentioned; instead of bleeding him, two Blisters should be applied to the Legs; and he should drink plentifully of the Ptisan Nº.

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