Animalcule, s. A small animal.
Aniseed, s. A stimulant and cordial, much used in veterinary practice. The essential oil is generally preferred.
Ankle, s. The joint which joins the foot to the leg.
Ankle-bone, s. The bone of the ankle.
Anodyne, a. That which has the power of mitigating pain.
| Anodyne Ball. | |||
| No. 1. | Opium | from | ½ dr. to 1 dr. |
| Castile soap | 2 dr. to 4 dr. | ||
| Powdered ginger | 1 dr. to 2 dr. | ||
| Powdered aniseed | ½ oz. to 1 oz. | ||
| Oil of caraways | ½ dr. | ||
| Syrup, enough to form a ball. | |||
| Anodyne Draught, or Drench. | |||
| No. 2. | Tincture of opium | from | ½ oz. to 1 oz. |
| Spirit of nitrous ether | 1 oz. to 2 oz. | ||
| Essence of peppermint | 1 to 2 dr. | ||
| Water | 1 pint. | ||
| Anodyne Carminative Tincture. | |||
| No. 3. | Best Turkey opium | 1 oz. | |
| Cloves bruised | 2 oz. | ||
| Jamaica ginger bruised | 3 oz. | ||
| Old Cognac brandy | 1 quart. | ||
Keep them together in a well-corked bottle three or four weeks, frequently shaking it. The dose two or three ounces in water.
The ball may be mixed with warm ale, if the form of a drench be preferred to that of a ball, and either of the receipts will be found a good remedy in flatulent or spasmodic colic.—White.
Anoint, v. a. To rub over with unctuous matter; to consecrate by unction.
Anser, s. The goose, a genus thus characterised. Bill shorter than the head, a little conical, as are the marginal denticulations. Neck of a middle length.