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pomander

[ poh-man-der, poh-man-der ]

noun

  1. 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.
  2. the ball, box, or other case in which it was formerly carried.


pomander

/ pəʊˈmændə /

noun

  1. a mixture of aromatic substances in a sachet or an orange, formerly carried as scent or as a protection against disease
  2. a container for such a mixture
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pomander1

1425–75; earlier pomaundre, pomemandre, late Middle English pomendambre < Middle French pome d'ambre (compare obsolete English pom ( e ) amber ) < Medieval Latin pōmum ambrē ( Latin ambrae ) literally, apple of amber. See pome, amber
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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.

"And the breadth of their hands, too," said Pomander, waking from a nap.

This Sir Charles Pomander was a gentleman of vice; pleasure he called it.

"I accept your courteous dismissal, madam," said Pomander, grinding his teeth.

Pomander recovered himself a little; he laughed with quiet insolence.

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