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lazaretto |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Lazaret \Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\, n. [F. lazaret, or It lazzeretto fr Lazarus. See {Lazar}.] A public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception of diseased persons, particularly those affected with contagious diseases. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Lazaret \Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\n. (Naut.) Note: (Pronounced by seamen ?) A low space under the after part of the main deck, used as a storeroom. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: lazaretto n 1: a hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy) [syn: {lazaret}, {lazarette}, {lazar house}, {pesthouse}] 2: a small locker at the stern of a boat or between decks of a ship [syn: {glory hole}]
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