(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:42:31

Rhus"ma (?), n. [See Rusma.]

A mixtire of caustic lime and orpiment, or tersulphide of arsenic, -- used in the depilation of hides.

Knight.

 

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