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gala(dictionary)
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Perkinism (medicine) and gala (oh)


Perkinism (medicine)


perkinism
<medicine> A remedial treatment, by drawing the pointed extremities of two rods, each of a different metal, over the affected part; tractoration, first employed by Dr. Elisha Perkins of Norwich, Conn. See Metallotherapy.

Source: Websters Dictionary


gala (oh)



[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Italian; Origin: Old French gale 'fun and enjoyment']
a public Entertainment or performance to celebrate a special occasion
gala dinner/performance/night etc
::the Society's Gala Dinner
::a charity gala evening
BrE a Sports competition, especially in swimming