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invaliding, vbl. n.|ɪnvəˈliːdɪŋ| [f. invalid v.2 + -ing1.] Removing or discharging from service on account of sickness or injury. Also attrib.
1796Nelson 2 Aug. in Nicolas Disp. (1845) II. 229 Those made since him in invaliding vacancies, are confirmed. 1797Ibid. Apr. 324 In the Sick List, three men, objects for invaliding. 1869E. A. Parkes Pract. Hygiene (ed. 3) 536 There is invaliding also; that is, men with fatal diseases are discharged. 1897Hughes Medit. Fever i. 3 Though the rate of mortality is very low, the invaliding rate is high. |