pox

English

/pɑks/

noun
Definitions
  • A disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pockmarks.
  • Syphilis.
  • (figurative) A curse.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English pocke.

Origin

Middle English

pocke

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