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Morphew

Morphew \Mor"phew\, n. [F. morphe['e], LL. morphea; cf. It. morfea.] A scurfy eruption. [Obs.]
--Drayton.

Morphew

Morphew \Mor"phew\, v. t. To cover with a morphew. [Obs.]

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morphew

n. A blemish or mark on the skin, especially a blister caused by scurvy.

Usage examples of "morphew".

The fire which Morphew had built up before dinner was dying out, the shaded lamp on my table left all the corners in a mysterious twilight.

I saw Morphew in the hall, and called him to talk to him, and cheat myself, if possible, by that means.

George Morphew, who spoke, and he playfully punched the November 1st issue of The Bellman from behind, as he did so, startling her from her absorption.