rat-bite fever

ratbite fever

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Definition of rat-bite fever words

noun rat-bite fever either of two relapsing febrile diseases, widely distributed geographically, caused by infection with Streptobacillus moniliformis or Spirillum minor and transmitted by rats. 1

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; rat + bite

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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