Salisbury's cure

English

Etymology

Named after American physician James H. Salisbury (1823–1905).

Proper noun

Salisbury's cure

  1. (medicine, obsolete) A treatment for inebriety and digestive disorders, involving the slow sipping of water before meals and bedtime, and a diet based on bread and Salisbury steak.
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