valetudinarian
1val·e·tu·di·nar·i·an
noun\ˌva-lə-ˌtü-də-ˈner-ē-ən, -ˌtyü-\
Definition of VALETUDINARIAN
: a person of a weak or sickly constitution; especially : one whose chief concern is his or her ill health
Origin of VALETUDINARIAN
Latin valetudinarius sickly, infirm, from valetudin-, valetudo state of health, sickness, from valēre to be strong, be well — more at wield
First Known Use: 1703
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