enflure

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French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French enfleure, see enfler +‎ -ure.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.flyʁ/
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Noun

enflure f (plural enflures)

  1. weal; swelling
    • 1840, Pierre François Olive Rayer, Traité des Maladies des Reins, page 464:
      Le 19 , il y a encore de l’ægophonie dans le côté droit de la poitrine ; cependant, l’enfant se sent mieux ; un peu moins d’œdème à la face ; l’enflure des extrémités inférieures est la même ( Dix sangsues à la région des reins ; tisane de chiendent avec un gros de nitre ).
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  2. (slang) bastard, scumbag
    Synonym: raclure

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