- scurvy scur·vy n
- ['skɜːvɪ]
scorbuto
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Scurvy — Scur vy, a. [Compar. {Scurvier}; superl. {Scurviest}.] [From {Scurf}; cf. {Scurvy}, n.] 1. Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy. Whatsoever man . . . be scurvy or scabbed. Lev. xxi. 18,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Scurvy — Scur vy, n. [Probably from the same source as scorbute, but influenced by scurf, scurfy, scurvy, adj.; cf. D. scheurbuik scurvy, G. scharbock, LL. scorbutus. Cf. {Scorbute}.] (Med.) A disease characterized by livid spots, especially about the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Scurvy grass — Scurvy Scur vy, n. [Probably from the same source as scorbute, but influenced by scurf, scurfy, scurvy, adj.; cf. D. scheurbuik scurvy, G. scharbock, LL. scorbutus. Cf. {Scorbute}.] (Med.) A disease characterized by livid spots, especially about… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scur´vi|ness — scur|vy «SKUR vee», noun, adjective, vi|er, vi|est. –n. a disease caused by lack of vitamin C in the diet. It is characterized by swollen and bleeding gums, extreme weakness, and livid spots on the skin. Scurvy used to be common among sailors… … Useful english dictionary
scur´vi|ly — scur|vy «SKUR vee», noun, adjective, vi|er, vi|est. –n. a disease caused by lack of vitamin C in the diet. It is characterized by swollen and bleeding gums, extreme weakness, and livid spots on the skin. Scurvy used to be common among sailors… … Useful english dictionary
scur|vy — «SKUR vee», noun, adjective, vi|er, vi|est. –n. a disease caused by lack of vitamin C in the diet. It is characterized by swollen and bleeding gums, extreme weakness, and livid spots on the skin. Scurvy used to be common among sailors when they… … Useful english dictionary
scurvy — scur•vy [[t]ˈskɜr vi[/t]] n. adj. vi•er, vi•est 1) pat a disease marked by swollen and bleeding gums, livid spots on the skin, and prostration and caused by a lack of vitamin C 2) contemptible; despicable • Etymology: 1555–65; scurf+ y I… … From formal English to slang
scur|vied — «SKUR veed», adjective. affected with scurvy … Useful english dictionary
scurvy — scur|vy [ˈskə:vi US ˈskə:r ] n [U] [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: scurvy affected with dandruff , from scurf dandruff , from Old English] a disease caused by not eating foods such as fruit and vegetables that contain ↑vitamin C … Dictionary of contemporary English
scurvy grass — scur′vy grass n. pln a plant, Cochlearia officinalis, of the mustard family, purported to be a remedy for scurvy • Etymology: 1590–1600 … From formal English to slang
scurvy — scur|vy [ skɜrvi ] noun uncount an illness caused by not eating enough foods that contain VITAMIN C (=a natural substance found in fruit and vegetables) … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
