Category Archives: New Hampshire Glossary

New Hampshire Glossary: Patent Medicine

The definition of patent medicine is a medical compound or mixture of drugs, sometimes called a “nostrum,” that is proprietary, … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Glossary: Pistereens and Johannes

In the colonial days of Bedford New Hampshire, a man by the name of Matthew Patten kept a diary of … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Glossary: Bannock

Bannock is a simple or quick- bread cooked on a hearth, or in a frying pan. This type of bread … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Glossary: Salt-Works

Salt was one of colonial New Hampshire's most important products. Today it is viewed as primarily a seasoning, but in … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Glossary: Tin Reflector Oven

Tin reflector ovens were used to cook food in the late 18th century and early 19th century, in conjunction with … Continue reading

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