CARDIAC, CARDIACAL, adjective 1. Pertaining to the heart. 2. Exciting action in the heart, through the medium of the stomach; having the quality of stimulating action in the system, invigorating the spirits, and giving strength and cheerfulness. CARDIAC, noun A medicine which excites action in the stomach, and animates the spirits.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI