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poxy

British  
/ ˈpɒksɪ /

adjective

  1. having or having had syphilis

  2. rotten; lousy

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"Joseth, saddle Smiler and a horse for yourself. Murch, Gariss, Poxy Tym, you'll come as well."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Poxy Tym wept inconsolably, and Beth Cassel cried with fear.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Maester Luwin sent Poxy Tym down to the kitchens, and they dined in the solar on cheese, capons, and brown oatbread.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

He liked Hayhead and Poxy Tym and Skittrick and the other new men well enough, but he missed his old friends.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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