Definition of Lurgy

1. Noun. (British slang) A fictitious, highly infectious disease; often used in the phrase "the dreaded lurgi", sometimes as a reference to flu-like symptoms ¹

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Definition of Lurgy

1. lurgi [n LURGIES] - See also: lurgi

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lurgy

lurden
lurdens
lure
lured
lurer
lurers
lures
lurex
lurexes
lurg
lurgee
lurgees
lurgi
lurgies
lurgis
lurgy (current term)
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lurid
lurider
luridest
luridly
luridness
luridnesses
luring
luringly
lurk
lurked
lurker
lurkers
lurkest

Literary usage of Lurgy

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1. Bulletin by Institution of Mining and Metallurgy (1904)
"Five subjects from : lurgy of Gold : Theory* lurgy of Gold : Practical* istry III )ressing* p III. One subject from : Physical Chemistry Assaying II ..."

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