pos>a. [ L. eximius taken out,
The eximious and arcane science of physic. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L., we have inspected. ] The first word of ancient charters in England, confirming a grant made by a former king; hence, a royal grant. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; stroke, percussion (from &unr_; to strike) + -meter. ] (Med.) A small, hard, elastic plate, as of ivory, bone, or rubber, placed in contact with body to receive the blow, in examination by mediate percussion.