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A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordA term describing longevity.
- In the bookAnnus Aniadin is also directly glossed as a long life, while Senio maximus is called the author of long life.
- A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 21; facsimile PDF page 349.
Historical definition
Enochdianum is something that has long life.
Meaning
The entry gives duration as its distinguishing feature. It does not restrict the subject to a human being, identify a medicine, or explain how long life is obtained. Its general wording should remain open to the context in which the headword appears.
Use in the book
Annus Aniadin is also directly glossed as a long life, while Senio maximus is called the author of long life. These related terms have different grammatical and explanatory roles: a duration, something possessing it, and an attributed source of it. The brief definition does not make them identical.
Places to read
- EnochdianumRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
- Annus AniadinA lifespan expression rather than a fixed calendrical year.
- Senio maximusA name associated with the source or producer of long life.
Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 21; facsimile PDF page 349 — Facsimile