Etymology

serpigo

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Today it means: A dry, scaly eruption on the skin; especially, a ringworm. Full definition →

Medieval Latin serpīgō
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  1. Medieval Latin · borrowed fromserpīgō
  2. English todayserpigo

Borrowed from Medieval Latin serpīgō.

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