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Abraham's balsam
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English
Etymology
A pun on en Abraham's balm (Vitex agnus-castus species) or en Abraham's bosom.
Noun
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en archaic British slang death by hanging. en Capital punishment
Synonyms
en hanging, en hempen elixir, en a quick drop and a sudden stop
References
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en eponyms
en Death