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  • noun (Med.) The yaws. See yaws.

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  • noun medicine yaws

Etymologies

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French, from framboise raspberry.

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  • Probably from the "yellowish or reddish tumors, of a contagious character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble currants, strawberries, or raspberries.":

    June 21, 2022