First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
ague
noun \ˈā-(ˌ)gyü\
Definition of AGUE
1
: a fever (as malaria) marked by paroxysms of chills, fever, and sweating that recur at regular intervals
2
: a fit of shivering
— agu·ish \ˈā-ˌgyü-ish\ adjective
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Origin of AGUE
Middle English, from Anglo-French ague, from Medieval Latin (febris) acuta, literally, sharp fever, from Latin, feminine of acutus sharp — more at acute
Medical Dictionary
ague
noun \ˈā-(ˌ)gyü\
Medical Definition of AGUE
1
: a fever (as malaria) marked by paroxysms of chills, fever, and sweating that recur at regular intervals
2
: a fit of shivering : chill
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