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† ˈcopperous, a. Obs. Also 6 coperous. [In sense 1 perh. related to F. couperose (Paré, 16th c.) the disease copper-nose; in sense 2 app. related to copperas, F. couperose; though in both there was prob. association with copper: sense 3 is perh. immed. f. copper + -ous for cuprous.] 1. Of the nature of, or affected with, the disease Acne rosacea or copper-nose.
1541R. Copland Guydon's Quest. Chirurg. Q iv b, Blacke coperous skal and scabbe in the face. 1544T. Phaer Regim. Lyfe (1546) C j, A general diete for al copperous faces. 2. Of or belonging to copperas or vitriol.
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. vi. xii. 336 A vitriolous or copperous quality; for vitrioll is the active..ingredient in Inke. 3. ? Coppery, cuprous.
1834Beckford Italy II. 8 Funnels that exhale warm copperous vapours. |