french pox

French pox

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Definitions of french pox words

before 1495

One of the 26% oldest English words

First recorded in 1495-1505; so called in reference to the first appearance of the disease among French troops occupying Naples in 1495

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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