[f. L. atōdyn-us (see prec.) + -OUS.] = ANODYNE a.
1657. Tomlinson, Renou’s Disp., 130. We confound many anodynous Medicaments to ease some vehement dolour.
1662. J. Chandler, Van Helmont’s Oriat., 331. It is an anodynous or sleepifying, and mad poyson.
1676. Coles, Anodynous, belonging to anodynes. [In mod. Dicts.]
