gleet

noun

: a chronic inflammation (such as gonorrhea) of a bodily orifice usually accompanied by an abnormal discharge
also : the discharge itself

Word History

Etymology

Middle English glet slimy or mucous matter, from Anglo-French glette, from Latin glittus viscous; akin to Latin gluten glue — more at clay

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gleet was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Gleet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gleet. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

gleet

noun
: a chronic inflammation (as gonorrhea) of a bodily orifice usually accompanied by an abnormal discharge
also : the discharge itself
gleety adjective
gleetier; gleetiest

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