† Consolidant

a. and sb. Obs. [a. F. consolidant a. and sb., properly pr. pple. of consolider, ad. L. consolidāre to CONSOLIDATE.]

  A.  adj. That consolidates. Of medicines, Tending to unite or heal (wounds, fractures, etc.)

1755.  Johnson, Consolidant adj., that which has the quality of uniting wounds. So 1775 in Ash, 1828 in Webster, and in mod. Dicts.

  B.  sb. A medicine given to promote the healing of wounds, fractures, etc.

1661.  Lovell, Hist. Anim. & Min., 375. The ulcers of the spleen … are cured, by expurgation, abstention, and consolidants.

1696.  Phillips, Consolidants.

1721–1800.  in Bailey.

1775.  Ash, Consolidant, a remedy to close up and heal wounds.

1828.  in Webster; and in mod. Dicts.