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† ˈmurcous, a. Obs. rare—1. [f. late L. murc-us (Amm. Marc.) one who cuts off his thumb to escape military service + -ous.] Having the thumb cut off.
1684tr. Bonet's Merc. Compit. xiv. 475 When Surgeons do not handle [whitlows] as they should..they render their Patients murcous. |