Pomander

Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750.

Definition

A ball or pouch of scented herbs and spices carried to ward off bad smells (miasma).

Exam Context

Pomander appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for The People’s Health (c.1250–Present), especially Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750 and Responses to plague.

The People’s Health (c.1250–Present)Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750 Responses to plague

Found in Revision Notes

The People’s Health (c.1250–Present)

Responses to plague

Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750 • Responses to plague

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Related Key Terms

1578 Plague Orders Bills of Mortality Contagion Justices of the Peace (JPs)

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