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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
alexiteric \a*lex`i*ter"ic\ ([.a]*l[e^]ks`[i^]*t[e^]r"[i^]k),
alexiterical \a*lex`i*ter"ic*al\
([.a]*l[e^]ks`[i^]*t[e^]r"[i^]*kal), a. [Gr. 'alexhth`rios
fit to keep off or help, fr. 'alexhth`r one who keeps off,
helper; 'ale`xein to keep off: cf. F. alexit[`e]re.] (Med.)
Resisting poison; obviating the effects of venom;
alexipharmic.
[1913 Webster]
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
alexiteric \a*lex`i*ter"ic\, n. [Gr. 'alexhth`rion a remedy, an
amulet: cf. F. alexit[`e]re, LL. alexiterium.] (Med.)
A preservative against contagious and infectious diseases,
and the effects of poison in general. --Brande & C.
[1913 Webster] Alfa