† ˈfixes, n. pl. Obs.
[? f. fix v.; or a corruption of *fæxes, Eng. pl. of fæx: cf.fæces.]
(See quot.)
The discrepancy of the explanations in the two quots. is prob. due to some error.
| 1594 Plat Jewell-ho. iii. 79 Aquafortis, whose faeces (fixes the Goldsmiths vnproperly tearme them) haue beene first stricken down with some fine siluer. 1819 Rees Cycl. XIV, Fixes is a name given by the workmen in gold and silver to a solution in [? read of] silver, from its use in carrying down and fixing the heterogeneous acids mingled with aqua-fortis. |