aspic (n.) Old form(s): Aspickes
type of venomous snake, asp
AC V.ii.292[Cleopatra to herself, of Iras dying after being kissed] Have I the aspic in my lips? [i.e. the poison]
AC V.ii.349[First Guard to Dolabella] This is an aspic's trail
Oth III.iii.447.1[Othello as if to his heart] Swell, bosom, with thy fraught, / For 'tis of aspics' tongues!
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