black death

noun, often capitalized B&D

Definition of BLACK DEATH

: plague 2b

: a severe epidemic of plague and especially bubonic plague that occurred in Asia and Europe in the 14th century

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from the black patches formed on the skin of its victims

First Known Use: 1758

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noun , often capitalized B&D

: plague 2

: a severe epidemic of plague and especially bubonic plague that occurred in Asia and Europe in the 14th century

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