Both Uses of
measles
in
David Copperfield
- She was a woman in the prime of life; of a severe countenance; and subject (particularly in the arms) to a sort of perpetual measles or fiery rash.†
Chpt 43-45 *
- It seems but yesterday that I had the honour of attending you in the measles.†
Chpt 58-60
Definition:
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(measles) a highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children