Faradises

/ˈfærədaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense: applies faradic electrical treatment to someone or something.

Etymology

Conjugation of faradise, following regular English verb conjugation rules for the -ise verb ending (British spelling).

Kelly Says

When a Victorian doctor 'faradises' a patient, the language itself reflects the optimism (and sometimes overconfidence) of early electrical medicine—making everyday medical care sound like a scientific experiment.

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