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After Joshua Ward (1685-1761), its inventor.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ward's pill
Today it means: A pill made with poisonous ingredients to induce a violent reaction, claimed to cure any illness. Full definition →
Today it means: A pill made with poisonous ingredients to induce a violent reaction, claimed to cure any illness. Full definition →
After Joshua Ward (1685-1761), its inventor.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.