Alienism

Alienism
Alienism Al"ien*ism, n. 1. The status or legal condition of an alien; alienage. [1913 Webster]

The law was very gentle in the construction of the disability of alienism. --Kent. [1913 Webster]

2. The study or treatment of diseases of the mind. [1913 Webster]


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