Lymphated | { } a. [ L. lymphatus, p. p. of lymphare to water, dilute with water, to drive out of one's senses, to make mad. ] Frightened into madness; raving. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Variants: Lymphate |
Lymphatic | a. [ L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. lymphatique ] pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [ Obs. ] “ Lymphatic rapture. ” Sir T. Herbert. [ See Lymphate. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Lymphatic gland (Anat.), one of the solid glandlike bodies connected with the lymphatics or the lacteals; -- called also lymphatic ganglion, and conglobate gland. -- Lymphatic temperament (Old Physiol.), a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks color and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or excitement. See Temperament. [ 1913 Webster ]
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