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Mer*cu"ri*al (?), a. [L. mercurialis, fr. Mercurius Mercury: cf. F. mercuriel.] 1. Having the qualities fabled to belong to the god Mercury; swift; active; sprightly; fickle; volatile; changeable; as, a mercurial youth; a mercurial temperament.
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A mercurial man
Who fluttered over all things like a fan. Byron.
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2. Having the form or image of Mercury; -- applied to ancient guideposts. [Obs.] Chillingworth.
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3. Of or pertaining to Mercury as the god of trade; hence, money-making; crafty.
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The mercurial wand of commerce. J. Q. Adams.
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4. Of or pertaining to, or containing, mercury; as, mercurial preparations, barometer. See Mercury, 2.
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5. (Med.) Caused by the use of mercury; as, mercurial sore mouth.
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Mer*cu"ri*al, n. 1. A person having mercurial qualities. Bacon.
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2. (Med.) A preparation containing mercury.
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