the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Containing tartar; consisting of tartar, or partaking of its qualities; tartareous.
adj. Resembling, or characteristic of, a Tartar; ill-natured; irritable.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Containing tartar; consisting of tartar, or partaking of its qualities.
Of or like a Tatar or Tartar; barbarous.
Word Usage
"This then is the true Nostrum of Brewing, and ought to be studied and endeavoured for by all those that can afford to follow the foregoing Rules, and then it will supply in a great measure those chargeable (and often adulterated tartarous arthritick) Wines."