murrain
mur·rain
noun \ˈmər-ən, ˈmə-rən\Definition of MURRAIN
: a pestilence or plague especially affecting domestic animals
See Origin of MURRAIN
Middle English moreyne, from Anglo-French morine, from morir to die, from Latin mori — more at murder
First Known Use: 14th century
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