antarthritic, a. and n. Med.
(æntəˈθrɪtɪk)
[f. ant- + Gr. ἀρθρῑτικ-ός gouty: see arthritic.]
A. adj. Tending to prevent or relieve gout.
| 1775 in Ash. 1830 Lindley Nat. Syst. Bot. 73 The root is supposed by the Hindoos to possess..antarthritic virtues. |
B. n. A medicine so used.
| 1706 Phillips, Antarthriticks, Remedies good against the gout. 1742 in Bailey; and in mod. Dicts. |