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scarlet fever

noun

Etymology

(attraction to soldiers): In allusion to the red coats they used to wear.

Definitions

  1. A streptococcal infection, mainly occurring among children, and characterized by a red…

    A streptococcal infection, mainly occurring among children, and characterized by a red skin rash, sore throat and fever.

    • "I am sure," replied Mrs. Palmer, "if it were not wicked, I should be glad that you had the scarlet fever; I am so much happier since I knew you...

  2. Romantic attraction to soldiers in preference to other people.

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