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 Alchemy (Al’-ki-m)Alci’na. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Alcim’edon.
 
A generic name for a first-rate carver in wood.   1
       
“Pocula ponam
Fagina, cœltum divini opus Alcimedontis.”
       
Virgil: Eclogue, iii. 36.
 


 Alchemy (Al’-ki-m)Alci’na. 

 
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