This book was useful to me in helping a fellow historian find the meaning of the phrase “pilles of cochee” we could find from Shakespeare’s Words, that Shakespeare had used “pilles” to mean “pills” in King Lear, but were at a loss on the term “cochee” until we found a reference to “cochie” in this medical dictionary. Already sure the term was medicinal from the context in question, we confirmed using this book that cochee was a laxative made from the ingredients detailed in this dictionary. Fabulous medical reference. Access the free digital version here. This free digital version is only a preview, and as such does not include the entire book. You can purchase the entire book from amazon here. (that is an affiliate link).

William Shakespeare's Place in English History
This illustrated timeline shows Shakespeare's life from 1564-1616 overlapped with major events from England and around the world during those years. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get a free copy of the entire 3-page timeline.That Shakespeare Life (Cassidy Cash) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn a commission by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Books, products, and resources throughout the website are linked to Amazon products, where available.