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Webster 1913 Edition
Sedative
Sed′a-tive
,Adj.
[Cf. F.
sédatif
.] Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize
; specifically (Med.)
, allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.
Sed′a-tive
,Noun.
(Med.)
A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain.
Webster 1828 Edition
Sedative
SEDATIVE
,Adj.