sausfleme

Middle English

/ˈsau̯s(ə)flɛu̯m(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • A purported disease caused by lechery and gluttony and causing boils and reddening of the skin.
  • Saline matter expelled from the mouth, such as sputum, spit, or mucus.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French saussefleume affix from Middle English sauce + Middle English flewme.

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Middle English

flewme

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