Supermonicum

Language number and measures · A Chymical Dictionary

At a Glance

The word. A descriptive name for what is expressed as an enigma.

In the book. In a dictionary intended to clarify obscure authors, such a word helps distinguish difficulty arising from figurative or riddling expression from difficulty caused by an unfamiliar material name.

A place to read. The historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 44; facsimile PDF page 372.

Historical Definition

Supermonicum is enigmatic.

Meaning

The gloss characterizes the manner in which something is presented or understood. It does not identify a substance, a vessel or a stage of a preparation.

Use in the Book

In a dictionary intended to clarify obscure authors, such a word helps distinguish difficulty arising from figurative or riddling expression from difficulty caused by an unfamiliar material name.

Historical source: 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 44; facsimile PDF page 372 — Facsimile

Sources. A Chymicall Dictionary (1650), s.v. Supermonicum; 1650 facsimile PDF p. 372