black measles

American  

noun

Pathology.

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

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black measles British  

plural noun

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

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Example Sentences

The thought of black measles frightened Mrs. Bear.

From The Tale of Cuffy Bear by Bailey, Arthur Scott

In New Orleans, with yellow fever, or black measles, or smallpox, or something," Mrs. Hamilton replied, "but mercy's sake! can't you choose a better subject to talk about?

From Homestead on the Hillside by Holmes, Mary Jane

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

From History of Morgan's Cavalry by Duke, Basil Wilson

There were epidemics of typhoid and black measles.

From History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War by March, Francis Andrew

There was an epidemic of "black measles" going through the town at the time in the overcrowded quarters of the "Boer refugees," as they were called.

From The Petticoat Commando Boer Women in Secret Service by Brandt, Johanna