faith-cure
faith cure
noun
1.
a method of attempting to cure disease by prayer and religious faith.
2.
a cure thus effected.
Origin:
1880–85
1880–85
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| faith cure | |
noun | |
| care provided through prayer and faith in God [syn: faith healing] |
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Faith-cure
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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