See Also: sele(dictionary)

emetic (iou) and sele (iou)


emetic (iou)



emetic noun & adjective. M17.
[Greek emetikos, from emetos vomiting from emein to vomit: see -IC.]
A. noun. A substance that causes vomiting when ingested, esp. one given for this purpose. M17.
b. adjective. Causing vomiting; fig. sickening, revoltingly sentimental. L17.
emetic tartar = tartar emetic s.v. TARTAR noun1.
emetical adjective = EMETIC adjective L17.
emetically adverb (rare) M17.

sele (iou)



sele noun. [si:l] Long obsolete exc. dial.

Happiness, prosperity, good fortune. OE.
A favourable time, an opportune moment; the season for something. OE.