English Explanatory Dictionary

French pox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Syphilis.

Pronunciation

/fɹɛnt͡ʃ pɑks/

Word forms

French pox

Etymology

From French + pox; attested from the 16th century. More at French disease.

Related words

morbus gallicus
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