Kneippism

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English

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Etymology

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From Kneipp +‎ -ism, after Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897), German priest.

Noun

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Kneippism (uncountable)

  1. (dated) The treatment of disease by forms of hydrotherapy, such as walking barefoot in the morning dew, baths, wet compresses, cold affusions, etc.
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