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† thelyphˈthoric, a. Obs. nonce-wd.
[f. mod.L. thelyphthora (M. Madan 1780), f. Gr. θῆλυ-ς female + ϕθορά corruption: cf. Gr. ϕθορικός corrupting.]
That corrupts or ruins women.
[1780M. Madan (title) Thelyphthora; or, A Treatise on Female Ruin, in its Causes, Effects, Consequences, Prevention, and Remedy.] 1794Mathias Purs. Lit. i. 160 Must I with Madan, bent on gospel truth, In Thelypthoric lore instruct our youth. |