During the protectorate of Cromwell great mortality prevailed in London, from the ravages of ague; at that time London was as swampy as the fens of Lincolnshire. See Fever (Intermittent).
Ague-cake. The popular name of a tumour felt under the false ribs on the left side, formed by enlargement and induration of the spleen, following protracted ague; also, sometimes, of indurations of the liver following ague.
Ague-drop. See Drops.
Ague-salt (sŏlt). Disulphate of quinine.
Ague-tree. Sassafras.
Ague-weed. The herb thorough-wort (‘Eupato′′rium perfolia′tum,’ Linn.).
AIG′REMORE (ĕg′r-mor). [Fr.] Pulverised charcoal in the state it is used to make gunpowder.
Attelettes from Soyer.
AIGUILLETTE (Attelette). [Fr.] In cookery, a term applied to several small dishes, from the articles of which they consist being mounted on silver needles, or skewers, with ornamental handles or tops. (See engr.) They form one of the varieties of the ‘hors-d’œuvres’ of Soyer; and are commonly served on a napkin. The skewers should be about four inches long, and of the thickness of an ordinary packing needle. The person eating what is served on them takes the head of the skewer between the thumb and fingers of the left hand, and picks it off with his fork. Those noticed by Soyer are—