Lexicon:Ward's Pill, Ward's Drop
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Current revision as of 14:20, 13 November 2007
| Term: | Ward's Pill, Ward's Drop |
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| References: | Master and Commander, page 26 HMS Surprise, page 76 |
| Meaning: | Joshua Ward (1685-1761) was famous for his pills which were a mixture of antimony and balsam and were touted as cures for many ailments. His drops were made of the same mixture, with wine added. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
