Middle English Dictionary Entry
liptomer n.
Entry Info
| Forms | liptomer n. Also liptomo, leptomero; pl. liptomiis, leptomes. |
| Etymology | L, from Gr. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Med. (a) Finely divided matter, matter in fine particles; also, liquid matter; (b) a medicine causing the division of matter into fine particles; esp. a diaphoretic; medicine ~, a diaphoretic; ?a finely divided medicine.
Associated quotations
a
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)36a/a : For þe relefe or remanence of þe disposicioun, al þe liptomo, i. subtile [L vniuerso leptomero, id est, subtili], euaporate, shal lefe vnhelable & like to stony coagulacioun.
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)146b/b : Beyng euaporate forsoþ of sich hete al þe leptomero [*Ch.(2): the moyster partye; L vniuerso leptomero], þe toþer of grosse & viscose materie is coagulate.
b
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)57b/b : Spasme of compassioun, if it be of aking, yt is cured with liptomijs [*Ch.(2): leptomes; L leptomeris] and oþer þingz cesyng aking.
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)65b/a : It is better..for to drie it after with a medecene liptomer, i. diaforetic or subtile of substance [L cum medicamine leptomero], myȝti for to passe to þe profounde of þe persed nerue.
Supplemental Materials (draft)
Note: Med., etc., see further J.Norri, Dictionary of Medical Vocabulary, s.v. leptomer.