scurvy
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Synonyms: scurry, curvy, scurfy, scurvey, scurve
Antonyms: scurry, curvy, scurfy, scurvey, scurve
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Adjective
- {{lb|en|obsolete}}
- {{lb|en|figurative|archaic}}
Noun
- {{senseid|en|disease}}{{lb|en|uncountable|disease}} A [[disease#Noun|disease]] [[cause#Verb|caused]] by [[insufficient]] [[intake#Noun|intake]] of [[vitamin C]], [[lead#Verb|leading]] to the [[formation]] of [[livid]] [[spot#Noun|spots]] on the [[skin#Noun|skin]], [[spongy]] [[gum#Noun|gums]], [[loosening#Noun|loosening]] of the [[tooth#Noun|teeth]], and [[bleeding#Noun|bleeding]] into the skin and from almost all [[mucous membrane]]s; {{lb|en|countable|obsolete}} an [[occurrence]] of this disease.
- {{lb|en|countable|figurative|derogatory}} A [[contemptible]] or [[despicable]] [[person#Noun|person]].
- {{lb|en|uncountable|by extension|veterinary disease|obsolete}} A [[cattle]] disease, perhaps [[affect#Verb|affecting]] the skin.
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