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ague

Meaning of “ague”

A burning fever or feverish sickness.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Leviticus 26:16

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Leviticus 26:16
I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Leviticus 26:16 · retained source text

I also will doe this vnto you, I will euen appoint ouer you terrour, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seede in vaine, for your enemies shall eate it.

1611 marginal noteHebr. vpon you.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

It is used for a periodical fever, an intermittent, whether quotidian, tertian, or quartan.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 142