2. (Nat. Hist.) Leprose. [1913 Webster] -- {Lep"rous*ly}, adv. -- {Lep"rous*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
leprously — adverb see leprous … New Collegiate Dictionary
leprously — See leprous. * * * … Universalium
leprously — adverb In a leprous way … Wiktionary
leprously — lep·rous·ly … English syllables
leprously — adverb see leprous … Useful english dictionary
leprous — leprously, adv. leprousness, n. /lep reuhs/, adj. 1. Pathol. affected with leprosy. 2. of or resembling leprosy. 3. Bot., Zool. covered with scales. [1175 1225; ME < LL leprosus. See LEPER, OUS] * * * … Universalium
leprous — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French leprus, from Late Latin leprosus, from lepra leprosy more at leper Date: 13th century 1. a. infected with leprosy b. of, relating to, or resembling leprosy or a leper 2. scaly, scurfy •… … New Collegiate Dictionary
leprousness — See leprously. * * * … Universalium
leprous — /ˈlɛprəs/ (say lepruhs) adjective 1. affected with leprosy. 2. of or like leprosy. {Middle English, from Late Latin leprōsus, from Latin lepra leprosy. See leper} –leprously, adverb …
