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pomander
[ poh-man-der, poh-man-der ]
noun
- a mixture of aromatic substances, often in the form of a ball, formerly carried on the person as a supposed guard against infection but now placed in closets, dressers, etc.
- the ball, box, or other case in which it was formerly carried.
pomander
/ pəʊˈmændə /
noun
- a mixture of aromatic substances in a sachet or an orange, formerly carried as scent or as a protection against disease
- a container for such a mixture
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pomander1
C15: from Old French pome d'ambre, from Medieval Latin pōmum ambrae apple of amber
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Example Sentences
She saw Pomander no longer; she was alone with her great anguish.
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"And the breadth of their hands, too," said Pomander, waking from a nap.
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This Sir Charles Pomander was a gentleman of vice; pleasure he called it.
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"I accept your courteous dismissal, madam," said Pomander, grinding his teeth.
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Pomander recovered himself a little; he laughed with quiet insolence.
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