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Ague Definition & Meaning

ague
noun
  1. a fit of shivering or shaking
  2. successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria
  3. a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

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  • "tertian ague"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does ague mean?
a fit of shivering or shaking successive stages of chills and fever that is a symptom of malaria a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
What part of speech is ague?
Ague is a noun.
How many definitions does ague have?
Ague has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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