"four thieves' vinegar" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the story that thieves, by using it, were enabled to plunder, with impunity to health, in the great plague at London. Possibly originally a corruption of "Forthave's vinegar", Richard Forthave being the publisher of an early recipe. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=four thieves' vinegar}} four thieves' vinegar (uncountable)
  1. (UK, archaic) Vinegar mixed with camphor and essential oils, formerly used as medicine. Tags: UK, archaic, uncountable Synonyms: Marseilles vinegar, thieves' vinegar
    Sense id: en-four_thieves'_vinegar-en-noun-Wuy3MijG Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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