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POMANDER

\pˈɒmandə], \pˈɒmandə], \p_ˈɒ_m_a_n_d_ə]\

Definitions of POMANDER

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A scent-ball; a perfumed ball or powder; a small ornamental box containing perfumes, carried by ladies suspended from their girdles in the 16th century.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [French] A perfumed ball;â€”a sweet ball.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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