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leprosy
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[ˈlɛprəsi], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a contagious disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on the skin and, in severe cases, disfigurement and deformities. Leprosy is now mainly confined to tropical Africa and Asia
- a state of corruption or decay
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Origin
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late Middle English (as lepruse): probably from Anglo-Norman French leprosie, probably from lepros leprous + -ie -y
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