Example Sentences

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Among ourselves Give him allowance for the better man; For that will physic the great Myrmidon, Who broils in loud applause, and make him fall His crest, that prouder than blue Iris bends.

From Troilus and Cressida by Shakespeare, William

The labour he delights in will "physic PAYN."

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 27, 1891 by Various

Septimus is getting on, and Mr Brande will physic him if he wants any more.

From Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes by Fenn, George Manville