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A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordA urine described as a secret remedy for jaundice.
- In the bookCompare Vrina vini, where urine appears in one of two different identifications.
- A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 40; facsimile PDF page 368.
Historical definition
Rebisola is a secret urine against jaundice.
Meaning
Secret qualifies the historical remedy. The sentence names its material and attributed purpose while leaving its preparation unexplained. Against jaundice records the compiler’s therapeutic claim.
Use in the book
Compare Vrina vini, where urine appears in one of two different identifications. These brief definitions do not establish that all occurrences of urine refer to the same preparation.
Places to read
- RebisolaRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
- Vrina viniA wine-qualified name with vinegar and bodily senses.
In this edition
The obscure headword is retained. The entry’s therapeutic purpose is reported historically; no ingredients or preparation have been added to fill the gap.
Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 40; facsimile PDF page 368 — Facsimile
Sources. A Chymicall Dictionary (1650), s.v. Rebisola; 1650 facsimile PDF p. 368; compare Vrina vini