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mithridates | (n) ancient king of Pontus who expanded his kingdom by defeating the Romans but was later driven out by Pompey (132-63 BC), Syn. Mithridates VI, Mithridates the Great |
Mithridate | n. (Med.) An antidote against poison, or a composition in form of an electuary, supposed to serve either as a remedy or a preservative against poison; an alexipharmic; -- so called from [ Love is ] a drop of the true elixir; no mithridate so effectual against the infection of vice. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ] |