The Collaborative International Dictionary
Epithem
Epithem \Ep"i*them\, n. [L. epithema, Gr. ?, fr. ? to lay or put on: cf. F. ['e]pith[`e]me. See Epithet.] (Med.) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters, as a poultice, lotion, etc. [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
epithem
n. (context medicine historical English) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; a poultice, lotion, etc.