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† ˈicterism Obs. rare. [f. Gr. ἴκτερ-ος jaundice + -ism.] Jaundice.
1660Stillingfl. Iren. ii. v. §1 (1662) 201 Which prejudice being the Yellow-Jaundise of the soul, leaves such a tincture upon the eyes of the understanding, that till it be cured of that Icterism, it cannot discern things in their proper colours. 1662― Orig. Sacr. iii. i. §14 Those who have an Icterism in their eyes. |