Synonyms for hartshorn

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hahrts-hawrn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑrtsˌhɔrn

Définition of hartshorn

Origin : "ammonium carbonate," Old English heortes hornes, from hart + horn (n.). So called because a main early source of ammonia was the antlers of harts.

As in smelling salts : noun faintness relief

Example sentences :

Cloths thus saturated with hartshorn powder, are also the best things for cleaning brass locks, and the finger plates of doors.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

Ryder, who was prowling about, found her there, and fetched her hartshorn.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866 » by Various

But talk with Celsus, Celsus will advise Hartshorn, or something that shall close your eyes.
Extract from : « Essay on Man » by Alexander Pope

If there be stains in the articles, take them out with spirits of hartshorn.
Extract from : « A Treatise on Domestic Economy » by Catherine Esther Beecher

Patty, with pale face and lips compressed, ran to fetch the hartshorn.
Extract from : « Richard Carvel, Complete » by Winston Churchill

She put the hartshorn bottle to his nostrils, but he could smell nothing.
Extract from : « The Joys of Being a Woman » by Winifred Kirkland

There are few stains, indeed, that may not be obliterated by hartshorn.
Extract from : « Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt-Book » by Eliza Leslie

The nurse asked him if he would have any hartshorn or lavender.
Extract from : « The Works of William Cowper » by William Cowper

The spirits of hartshorn may be substituted for the turpentine.
Extract from : « Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million » by Sarah Josepha Hale

"I don't know where Sam slept last night," said Mr. Hartshorn.
Extract from : « The Dogs of Boytown » by Walter A. Dyer

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