Punch,  9 (1845), 39.

Tailor's Latin

Anon

Genre:

Essay, Drollery

Subjects:

Medical Treatment, Language


    Argues that the tailors can become equals of the apothecary by 'prescribing' their clothes in Latin. Gives examples of such prescriptions which resemble those written by apothecaries.



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