Commisce

/kəˈmɪs/ verb

Definition

An archaic or rare term meaning to mix or mingle together; to blend or combine.

Etymology

From Latin miscere 'to mix,' with the prefix com- 'together.' Rare in modern English, it survives mainly in historical or specialized texts from the 16th-18th centuries.

Kelly Says

Commisce appears in old pharmacy texts and recipes where ingredients were commingled—it's a beautiful example of how Latin-derived words create a continuous chain from ancient Rome through modern science.

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