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• a variation of spirit of hartshorn.

spirits of hartshorn

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noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural) another name for aqueous ammonia See ammonium hydroxide

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spirits of hartshorn

Good Peruvian guano is an impalpable powder, perfectly dry to the touch, of a uniform brownish yellow color, with a strong smell, like that of spirits of hartshorn, contained in ammoniacal smelling bottles.

From Guano A Treatise of Practical Information for Farmers by Robinson, Solon

What could be more opposite than "the self-sequestered, melancholy Gray," and the eager, volatile Walpole, of whom Lady Townshend said, when some one talked of his good spirits, "Oh, Mr. Walpole is spirits of hartshorn."

From The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 by Cunningham, Peter

Wash for the Hair.—Castile soap, finely shaved, one teaspoonful; spirits of hartshorn, one drachm; alcohol, five ounces; cologne water and bay rum, in equal quantities enough to make eight ounces.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham

When some one said of a lady she must be in spirits, for she lives with Mr. Walpole, "Yes," replied Lady Townsend, "spirits of hartshorn."

From The Wit of Women Fourth Edition by Sanborn, Kate

For mosquito bites, apply spirits of hartshorn and camphor.

From Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts, and Hints to Young Housekeepers by Lea, Elizabeth E. (Elizabeth Ellicott)