Scrofulous (adj)
skrof-yu-lus
Morally tainted
First recorded in 1605–15. Formed from scroful [primary tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands, especially those of the neck.](a) + -ous.
Example sentences
“The place had always attracted the scrofulous type”
Word of the Day - Semiquincentennial (noun) se-mee-kwin-sen-tee-nee-al
