Scrofulous relates to scrofula (tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands) or is morally tainted.
Scrofulous se relaciona com escrófula (tuberculose das glândulas linfáticas) ou é moralmente corrompido.
| Front | scrofulous \SKROF-yuh-luhs\ |
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| Back | adjective 1. Pertaining to, resembling, of the nature of, or affected with scrofula (primary tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands, especially those of the neck). 2. Morally tainted. [From scrofula, a tuberculosis of the lymph glands, especially of the neck. The word scrofula derives from Late Latin scrofulae, plural of scrofula, diminutive of Latin scrofa (breeding sow), perhaps from the belief that breeding sows were subject to the disease. In olden times it was believed that a royal touch would cure the disease, which was also known as "king's evil".] "I am aware that there are no sleek pacers here, only scrofulous jugheads, square-gaiters with more fur on them than the coats on the society dames on the Via Veneto back in Rome." - Jeff Wells; Punting with Les Mugs of Paris; The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, Australia); Jan 16, 1999. "This crushing realization comes by way of a splendid roster of minor English characters, created by Mount for our amusement and Gus's torment. The scrofulous, self-pitying travel agent and racing-car enthusiast ..." - Christopher Hitchens; Fairness; The Atlantic Monthly (Boston); Jul/Aug 2001. |
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