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Scrofulous [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Pertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as scrofulous tumors; a scrofulous habit of body.

2. Diseased or affected with scrofula.

3. Scrofulous persons can never be duly nourished.

Scrofulous [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Pertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as, scrofulous tumors; a scrofulous habit of body.

2. Diseased or affected with scrofula.