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sciatical, a.|saɪˈætɪkəl|
[f. sciatic + -al1.]
†1. = sciatic a. 2. Obs. rare—1.
1597A. M. tr. Guillemeau's Fr. Chirurg. 12/2 The Sciaticalle vayne in the externalle anckle.
2. Pertaining to or of the nature of sciatica. Of a person: Affected with sciatica. Now rare.
1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 202 Empasms are used..to help the Hydroptical, or Sciatical..Patients. c1714Pope, etc. Martinus Scriblerus vi. (1756) 28 Whence is it that I daily deplore my sciatical pains? 1765Sterne Tr. Shandy vii. xxi, Overlooking a sciatical old nun..Margarita, the little novice, was elected as the companion of the journey. 1886Times 13 Apr. 10/1 The [Canadian] Premier continues to improve in health, the sciatical pains are diminishing daily.
Hence sciˈatically adv., ‘with or by means of sciatica’ (Webster 1864). |