Ul"cer*ous (?), a. [L. ulcerous: cf. F. ulc'ereux.]

1.

Having the nature or character of an ulcer; discharging purulent or other matter.

R. Browning.

2.

Affected with an ulcer or ulcers; ulcerated.

It will but skin and film the ulcerous place. Shak.

-- Ul"cer*ous*ly, adv. -- Ul"cer*ous*ness, n.

 

© Webster 1913.

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