leper
English
Etymology
Middle English lepre, leprosy, from Old French, from Latin leprae, lepra, from Ancient Greek λέπρα (lépra).
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɛpə(r)
Derived terms
Translations
person who has leprosy
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person who is shunned; a pariah
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References
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