Tap the page, move to the top or bottom edge, swipe down, or press Tab to reveal reading controls. Use the arrow keys or swipe sideways to turn pages.
Veneris gradus
Qualities powers and relations · A Chymical Dictionary
At a Glance
The word. A qualified Venus expression describing mildness and sweetness.
In the book. The same family of names can receive different material or qualitative applications.
A place to read. The historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 46; facsimile PDF page 374.
Historical Definition
Veneris gradus is a mild and sweet nature.
Meaning
The gloss supplies qualities of a nature, rather than directly naming a planet or metal. The complete compound should guide interpretation: Veneris on its own is not the whole entry.
Use in the Book
The same family of names can receive different material or qualitative applications. Semen veneris, for example, is referred to squama aris. The two expressions should remain distinct despite their shared qualifier.
Places to Read
Semen veneris. A compound name equated with the expression squama aris.
Qualitas. The balance of hot, cold, dry and moist qualities.
Historical source: 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 46; facsimile PDF page 374 — Facsimile
See also. Semen veneris; Qualitas