Korean Meaning of scurvy
괴혈병
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Definitions and Meaning of scurvy in English
scurvy (n)
a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
scurvy (s)
of the most contemptible kind
scurvy (n.)
Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy.
Vile; mean; low; vulgar; contemptible.
A disease characterized by livid spots, especially about the thighs and legs, due to extravasation of blood, and by spongy gums, and bleeding from almost all the mucous membranes. It is accompanied by paleness, languor, depression, and general debility. It is occasioned by confinement, innutritious food, and hard labor, but especially by lack of fresh vegetable food, or confinement for a long time to a limited range of food, which is incapable of repairing the waste of the system. It was formerly prevalent among sailors and soldiers.
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괴혈병
a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), of the most contemptible kindCovered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specificall
저렴한,절름발이,평균,더러운,불쌍한,끔찍한,천박한,애석하다,비열한,더러운
존경할만한,칭찬받을만한,신뢰할 수 있는,정직한,명예로운,칭찬받는,공로 있는,귀족,칭찬받을 만한,막강한
scurviness => 괴혈병, scurvily => 인색하게, scurrying => 급히, scurry => 서두르다, scurrit => 스커릿,
