First Known Use: 1703
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1valetudinarian
noun val·e·tu·di·nar·i·an \ˌva-lə-ˌtü-də-ˈner-ē-ən, -ˌtyü-\
Definition of VALETUDINARIAN
: a person of a weak or sickly constitution; especially : one whose chief concern is his or her ill health
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Origin of VALETUDINARIAN
Latin valetudinarius sickly, infirm, from valetudin-, valetudo state of health, sickness, from valēre to be strong, be well — more at wield
Rhymes with VALETUDINARIAN
2valetudinarian
adjective
Definition of VALETUDINARIAN
First Known Use of VALETUDINARIAN
1713
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