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premorse(dictionary)

Ben Nevis (sh) and premorse (medicine)


Ben Nevis (sh)




Highest mountain, British Isles.

It is located in the Scottish Highlands; its summit, which reaches 4,406 ft (1,343 m), is a plateau of about 100 acres (40 hectares). Snow lies in some parts all year. It consists of a superstructure of volcanic rocks surmounting the ancient schists of the Highlands.


premorse (medicine)


premorse


Terminated abruptly, or as it bitten off.

<botany> Premorse root or leaves, such as have an abrupt, ragged, and irregular termination, as if bitten off short.

Origin: L. Praemorsus, p. P. Of praemordere to bite off; prae = before + mordere to bite.

Source: Websters Dictionary