a. rare. [f. L. venēfic-us + -OUS.] = VENEFICAL a.
1657. Tomlinson, Renou’s Disp., 593. Mercury, wherewith a veneficous Circulator at Lutetia promised the cure of all diseases.
1831. in Sir F. Madden, Will. & Werwolf (Roxb. Cl.), 10. Drinking a cup of beer, prepared by one who is skilled in such veneficous arts.
