English

Noun

sweet ball ‎(plural sweet balls)

1. (obsolete) A ball of some aromatic substance. [17th c.]
   • 1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, III.2.2.iii:

     Let them take heed of Esay's prophecy, that their slippers and attires be not taken from them, sweet balls, bracelets, ear-rings, veils […].