About The Word Lazaret
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Lazaret
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What's The Definition Of Lazaret?
[n] hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Lazaret: lazar house | lazarette | lazaretto | pesthouse Related Terms | Find terms related to Lazaret: See Also | hospital | infirmary Lazaret In Webster's Dictionary \Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\, n. [F. lazaret,
or It. lazzeretto, fr. Lazarus. See {Lazar}.]
A public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception
of diseased persons, particularly those affected with
contagious diseases.
\Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\n. (Naut.) Note: (Pronounced by seamen ?) A low space under the after part of the main deck, used as a storeroom. |
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