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pedicular, a.|pɪˈdɪkjʊlə(r)|
[ad. L. pedīculār-is, f. pedīcul-us louse. Cf. F. pédiculaire.]
Of or pertaining to a louse or lice; lousy.
1660Howell Parly of Beasts 26, I am not subject to breed Lice and other Vermin; And whereas this pedicular disease [etc.] attend Mankind. 1727–41Chambers Cycl. s.v. Pedicularis morbus, Herod is said to have died of the pedicular disease. a1843Southey Doctor ccxii. (1848) 573 The souls of their friends who are undergoing penance in the shape of fleas, or in loathsome pedicular form. 1876J. S. Bristowe Th. & Pract. Med. (1878) 343 Impetigo in children limited to the back of the head is often of pedicular origin.
Hence pedicuˈlarity (nonce-wd.), the nature or personality of a louse.
1876Ruskin Fors Clav. lxvi. 183 Is there..a Divine Pedicularity? |