mesel
Synonym of leprous: having leprosy or a similar skin disorderSynonym of leprous: having leprosy or a similar skin disorder.
Meaning
5 senses(obsolete)Synonym of leprous: having leprosy or a similar skin disorder.
(figuratively, obsolete)Synonym of wretched.
(figuratively, obsolete)Synonym of repulsive.
(figuratively, obsolete)Synonym of sinful.
(obsolete)Synonym of diseased, particularly visibly displaying a diseased exterior.
Origin
From Middle English mesel (“leprous, leper”), from Norman mesel (“leprous, leper”), from OFrom Middle English mesel (“leprous, leper”), from Norman mesel (“leprous, leper”), from Old French mesel (“leprous, leper”), from Late Latin misellus (“leper”), from miser (“wretched, wretch”) + -ellus (“-elle”). Doublet of measles.
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