ich

[ ik ]

/ ɪk /

noun

a disease of tropical fishes, characterized by small, white nodules on the fins, skin, and eyes, caused by a ciliate protozoan, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis.

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disgruntle

to deprive of ability, qualification, or strength

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Also called ichthyophthirius, ichthyophthirius disease.

Origin of ich

short for ichthyophthirius

Words nearby ich

ice water, ice wine, ice yacht, ICF, ICFTU, ich, Ichabod, Ichang, ich dien, I.Chem.E., Ichihara

Example sentences from the Web for ich

His gravestone, which read "Ich hab's gewagt," or "I have dared," was taken down, according to Germany's Spiegel Online.
Neo-Nazi Hero Taken From Grave|Eve Conant|July 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST
But Perez held up his hand and stopped him, “Ich darf es ahf kapores.”
Look Who's Talking Yiddish!||July 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The man stared at me, and fell back into his chair, with the classical quotation "Ha, ich bin erkannt!"
Dr. Dumany's Wife|Mr Jkai
Ich weiss nicht was soil es bedeuten Dass ich so traurig bin!
The Reign of Greed|Jose Rizal

Ich las ihn selten seit einigen Jahren; man geht lieber um mit Menschen, deren Charakter von dem unsrigen verschieden ist.
Types of Weltschmerz in German Poetry|Wilhelm Alfred Braun
I durst have laid my cap to a crown Ch'would learn of some prancome as soon as ich came to town.Diccon.
Gammer Gurton's Needle|Mr. S. Mr. of Art
Gog's blessed body, chould first, ich trow, have burst thee!
Gammer Gurton's Needle|Mr. S. Mr. of Art

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