Rheu*mat"ic (?), a. [Gr. subject to a discharge or flux: cf. L. rheumaticus, F. rhumatique. See Rheum, Rheumatism.]
1.
Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.
[Obs.]
2. Med.
Of or pertaining to rheumatism; as, rheumatic pains or affections; affected with rheumatism; as, a rheumatic old man; causing rheumatism; as, a rheumatic day.
That rheumatic diseases do abound.
Shak.
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Rheu*mat"ic, n.
One affected with rheumatism.
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