black measles

noun

, Pathology.

1. a severe form of measles characterized by dark, hemorrhagic eruptions.

black measles

plural noun

1. often functioning as singular a severe form of measles characterized by dark eruptions caused by bleeding under the skin

Example Sentences

Tis the black measles as heve tuk, and Ive seen as bad a case brought through with.

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A case of black measles is reported on board ship and if true we may be in for a siege of it.

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It was called "black measles," and was certainly a most malignant type of the disease.

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