Alcahest (noun) (historic)
al-ka-hest
The hypothetical universal solvent sought by alchemists.
Mid 17th century sham Arabic, probably invented by Paracelsus.
Example sentences
“It was the alcahest and the elixir that was most desired.”
Lurdan (noun) lur-dn A lazy, stupid, loutish fellow. 1250–1300; Middle English, Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (more…)
