talk like an apothecary

1.
historicalBritish Englisharchaicformal
- To speak using technical, obscure, or medicinal terminology characteristic of pharmacists or historical medical practitioners.
- To use pedantic, technical, or overly clinical language that may be obscure to lay listeners.
2.
historicalBritish Englisharchaicliterary
- To adopt a measured, authoritative tone resembling that of a professional apothecary or healer.

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