1570 P. Levens sig. Eiv/1 Dropsyseke, hydropicus.
1603 J. Davies 44 Many Dropsy-drie forbeare to drincke, Because they know their ill t'would aggravate.
a1618 J. Sylvester i. xx As one dropsie-sick.
1619 R. Harris 14 This Dropsilike disease is almost incurable.