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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Phisik,) Phisick, a. [e.m.E. and ME. fisike medical, medicinal (1422), natural (1563), F. physique, L. physicus.] Only in phisick drink, a liquid medicine. — 1663–6 Household Bks. Archb. Sharp MS. 42 b.
For 3 botillis of phisick drink [£1/16/00]
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