Jacobine, s. A pigeon with a high tuft.
Jacobus, s. A gold coin of James I., current at 20s., 23s., and 25s.—Crabbe.
Jaculation, s. The act of throwing missile weapons.
Jade, v. To tire, to harass, to dispirit, to weary.
Jalap, s. A purgative root. It is the root of a West Indian plant of the convolvulus kind, is black on the outside, and reddish within, with resinous veins. It takes its name from Xalapa, a town in New Spain. Its constituent parts are chiefly resin and starch.
Jamaica Pepper or Allspice, s. A good carminative and cordial, given in doses from half an ounce to an ounce, in flatulency of the stomach and bowels, and used as an ingredient in cordial medicines.
The following tincture is strongly recommended by Mr. Bracey Clark, as a remedy for flatulent colic, gripes, &c.:—
| Jamaica pepper | 1 lb. |
| Proof spirit | 6 pints.—Mix. |
Let the allspice be powdered, and mixed with the spirit; the bottle to be well corked and frequently shaken. In two or three weeks the tincture will be fit for use. The dose about four ounces diluted with water, and repeated every hour until the horse is relieved.—White.
James’s Powder, s. A powder composed chiefly of antimony.