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Raretertian
The correct spelling is tertian.
How to pronounce tertian
noun
Say it like: Ter-tia-n
The correct spelling is tertian. A tertian fever.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A tertian fever.
- 2.The puncheon, an old wine cask, three of which made a tun.
adjective
- 1.(of a fever) Characterised by paroxysms recurring every other day (that is, every third day by inclusive reckoning).
- 2.Pertaining to the mean-tone temperament, in which major thirds are perfectly in tune.
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