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pilule|ˈpɪljuːl|
Also 6–9 pillule.
[a. F. pilule, ad. L. pilula: see pill n.2]
A pill; a small pill. Also (pl.) as an exclamation of outrage or exasperation (rare). Also fig.
1543Traheron tr. Vigo's Chirurg. xv. 25 b/2 The dose or geuynge of these pillules is [etc.] according to y⊇ strength of y⊇ patient. 1580Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Pilules, pillules, or as we call them pilles. 1889E. Dowson Let. c. 10 May (1967) 77 Pilules! What in Heaven's name do they mean! 1890Ibid. 12 Jan. 131 Excuse these pilules—but I warned you that I had absolutely nothing to say. 1891Pall Mall G. 24 Dec. 3/1 The Bible..is apt to pall when served up, as Mr. Ruskin says, in pilules. 1907[see drosera]. 1960L. P. Hartley Facial Justice xxx. 250 At the thought of ‘then’ her throat contracted and would hardly let the pilule pass.
Hence ˈpilulist, a dealer in pills.
1807Edin. Rev. XI. 66 Is he refreshed by immediate fees like the accomplished pillulist? |