pestilence
Definition
Synonyms
Synonyms of pestilence nom féminin
Dictionnaire universel de Furetière (1690)
Historical definition of PESTILENCE s. f.
Vieux mot qui signifioit la peste. On dit qu'un homme est assis dans la chaise de pestilence, quand il hante des gens dangereux & corrompus.
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