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pox — noun 1》 any of several viral diseases producing a rash of pimples that become pus filled and leave pockmarks on healing. ↘(the pox) historical smallpox. 2》 (the pox) informal syphilis. Phrases a pox on someone archaic expressing anger with… … English new terms dictionary
pox — [pɔks US pa:ks] n old use [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: pocks, plural of pock mark on the skin , from Old English pocc] 1.) the pox a) the disease ↑syphilis b) the disease ↑smallpox 2.) … Dictionary of contemporary English
pox — /pɒks / (say poks) noun 1. a disease characterised by multiple skin pustules, as smallpox. 2. Also, French pox, great pox. → syphilis. 3. Colloquial any venereal disease. –phrase 4. a pox on …, Archaic …
pox — noun old use 1 the pox the disease syphilis 2 (U) the disease smallpox 3 a pox on old use used to show that you are angry or annoyed with someone see also: chickenpox … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
a pox on — ● pox * * * archaic used to express anger or intense irritation with someone or something a pox on both their houses! … Useful english dictionary
A pox on — expression of annoyance directed towards someone or something: A pox on panty hose! ; A pox on the Council! … Dictionary of Australian slang
a pox on — Australian Slang expression of annoyance directed towards someone or something: A pox on panty hose! ; A pox on the Council! … English dialects glossary
a pox on — ► a pox on archaic expressing anger with someone. Main Entry: ↑pox … English terms dictionary
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Chickenpox — For other uses, see Chickenpox (disambiguation). Varicella redirects here. For other uses, see Varicella (disambiguation). Chickenpox Classification and external resources Child with varicella disease … Wikipedia
