The Only Use
pestilence
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
(Edited)
- Miss Maudie's face likened such an occurrence unto an Old Testament pestilence.
p. 47.8pestilence = plague or widespread disease
Definitions:
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(1)
(pestilence) widespread disease (usually severe); or any severely harmful or evil influence that is hard to get rid of
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)