Word Study
nervine
CIDE DICTIONARY
nervine, a. [L. nervinus made of sinews: cf.F. nervin. See Nerve.].
Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
nervine, adj. & n.
--adj. relieving nerve-disorders.
--n. a nervine drug.
--adj. relieving nerve-disorders.
--n. a nervine drug.
Etymology
F nervin (as NERVE)
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