n. [ Prob. fr. cosmetic + L. oleum oil. ] (Chem.) A substance obtained from the residues of the distillation of petroleum, essentially the same as vaseline, but of somewhat stiffer consistency, and consisting of a mixture of the higher paraffines; a kind of petroleum jelly. [ 1913 Webster ]
The custom of godly man been to shut up the evening with a compline of prayer at nine of the night. Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
The custom of godly man been to shut up the evening with a compline of prayer at nine of the night. Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]