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pomander 1. a mixture of aromatic substances in a sachet or an orange, formerly carried as scent or as a protection against disease 2. a container for such a mixture How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Renaissance knew of strange manners of poisoning-- poisoning by a helmet and a lighted torch, by an embroidered glove and a jewelled fan, by a gilded pomander and by an amber chain. |
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