Definition for LAZ-A-RET', or LAZ-A-RET'TO

LAZ-A-RET', or LAZ-A-RET'TO, n. [Sp. lazareto; It. lazzeretto; Fr. lazaret, from Lazarus.]

A public building, hospital or pest-house for the reception of diseased persons, particularly for those affected with contagious distempers.

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