rheumatics

/ (ruːˈmætɪks) /


noun
  1. (functioning as singular) informal rheumatism

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How to use rheumatics in a sentence

  • Clemens began writing his newspaper letters at Aix, the first of which consists of observations at that "paradise of rheumatics."

  • So I've become almost reconciled to a dull day, devoid of visitors, and with Sarah complaining of "rheumatics."

    Mavis of Green Hill | Faith Baldwin
  • Health Hint: Persons troubled with rheumatics should avoid attic rooms, but those who have the "shingles" can sleep on the roof.

  • "A touch of the rheumatics in my back," said the Sergeant, in a loud voice, as if he wanted some third person to hear us.

    The Moonstone | Wilkie Collins
  • But when rheumatics gets into the bones there's no getting it out again.'

    Averil | Rosa Nouchette Carey