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tertian

The correct spelling is tertian.

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noun

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The correct spelling is tertian. A tertian fever.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A tertian fever.
  2. 2.The puncheon, an old wine cask, three of which made a tun.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a fever) Characterised by paroxysms recurring every other day (that is, every third day by inclusive reckoning).
  2. 2.Pertaining to the mean-tone temperament, in which major thirds are perfectly in tune.

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