Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for RHEUM-AT'IC
RHEUM-AT'IC, a. [L. rheumaticus; Gr. ῥευματικος, from ῥευμα, rheum, – which see.]
Pertaining to rheumatism, or partaking of its nature; as, rheumatic pains or affections.
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