turnsick

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See also: turn-sick

English

Etymology

From turn +‎ sick, because turning on the spot is a symptom of the disease.

Noun

turnsick (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) The disease coenurosis, specifically when it occurs in sheep.
    Synonyms: gid, sturdy

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