rheumatics

/ ruːˈmætɪks /

noun

1. informal.
   functioning as singular rheumatism

Example Sentences

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

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

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Health Hint: Persons troubled with rheumatics should avoid attic rooms, but those who have the "shingles" can sleep on the roof.

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"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.

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But when rheumatics gets into the bones there's no getting it out again.'

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