Obs. [ad. F. condit in same sense, or its source L. condīt-um, neuter of condītus preserved, pickled, spiced, used subst.: see next.] A preserve or pickle; a conserve, electuary.

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[1586.  Cogan, Haven Health, cvii. (1636), 107. Quinces may be … preserved in syrrup condite.]

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1610.  Barrough, Meth. Physick, VII. xiv. (1639), 403. Condites or Electuaries … to strengthen all kind of vertues.

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1657.  Tomlinson, Renou’s Disp., 106. Called by apothecaries liquid condites.

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