Also 7 eucracy, 8 euchrasy. [ad. Gr. εὐκρᾱσί-α good temperature, f. εὔκρᾱτος well-tempered, f. εὐ- (see EU-) + κρᾱ-, κεραννύναι to mix.] Such a due or well-proportioned mixture of qualities as constitutes health or soundness.
1607. Walkington, Opt. Glass, xv. In this eucrasy there is an absolute simmetree.
1642. W. Price, Serm., 39. Of this Eucracy; this healthfull temper, and constitution the City once was.
1670. Maynwaring, Vita Sana, vi. 79. It is some dayes before the stomach recover its eucrasy, and perform its office well.
1719. Quincy, Med. Dict., Euchrasy. Hence in mod. Dicts.
