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phthisicky, a.|ˈtɪzɪkɪ|
[f. phthisic + -y.]
Phthisical, consumptive; asthmatic; wheezy.
1697Lond. Gaz. No. 3322/4 Stolen by a Ptisicky middle⁓sized Man. 1722Ibid. No. 6119/3 He..has a Ptysicky Cough. 1777Lightfoot Flora Scot. I. 382 Found successful in pthisicky complaints. 1897Outing (U.S.) XXIX. 594/1 Diminutive and phthisicky mules, wheezing for breath. |