MAGISTRALLY
Etymology
Adverb
magistrally (comparative more magistrally, superlative most magistrally)
In a magistral manner; authoritatively; dogmatically.
Source: Wiktionary
Mag"is*tral*ly, adv.
Definition: In a magistral manner. Abp. Bramhall.
MAGISTRAL
Mag"is*tral, a. Etym: [L. magistralis: cf. F. magistral. See
Magistrate.]
1. Pertaining to a master; magisterial; authoritative; dogmatic.
2. Commanded or prescribed by a magister, esp. by a doctor; hence,
effectual; sovereign; as, a magistral sirup. "Some magistral opiate."
Bacon.
3. (Pharmacy)
Definition: Formulated extemporaneously, or for a special case; -- opposed
to officinal, and said of prescriptions and medicines. Dunglison.
Magistral line (Fort.), the guiding line, or outline, or outline, by
which the form of the work is determined. It is usually the crest
line of the parapet in fieldworks, or the top line of the escarp in
permanent fortifications.
Mag"is*tral, n.
1. (Med.)
Definition: A sovereign medicine or remedy. [Obs.] Burton.
2. (Fort.)
Definition: A magistral line.
3. (Metal.)
Definition: Powdered copper pyrites used in the amalgamation of ores of
silver, as at the Spanish mines of Mexico and South America.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition