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tar-water
Tar-water was a medieval medicine consisting of pine tar and water. As it was foul-tasting, it slowly dropped in popularity, but was revived in the Victorian era. It is used both as a tonic and as a substitute to get rid of "strong spirits". Both these uses were originally advocated by the philosopher George Berkeley (1685–1753), who lauded it in his tract Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflections and Inquiries, Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water (1744). It was regarded by medical experts to be quackery.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Tar-water
tär′-waw′tèr, n. cold infusion of tar in water, once used as a medicine for chest complaints.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Tar-Water
A cold infusion of tar in water, formerly regarded as a cure-all. (Webster, 3d ed)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tar-water in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
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The numerical value of tar-water in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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