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ague

The correct spelling is ague.

How to pronounce ague

/ˈeɪ.ɡju/
noun

IPA: /ˈeɪ.ɡju/

Say it like: Ague

The correct spelling is ague. An acute fever. For example: "fever and ague"

Usage Examples

“fever and ague”

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An acute fever.
  2. 2.An intermittent fever, attended by alternate cold and hot fits.
  3. 3.The cold fit or rigor of the intermittent fever
  4. 4.A chill, or state of shaking, as with cold.
  5. 5.Malaria.

verb

  1. 1.To strike with an ague, or with a cold fit.

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