† ˈpartnit, -nyt Obs. rare.
[app. f. part n. 3 + nit.]
The pubic louse or crab-louse.
| 1530 Palsgr. 252/1 Partnyt that bredeth under ones arme, mortpou. 1547 Salesbury Welsh Dict., Krankleuen, a partnyt. |
† ˈpartnit, -nyt Obs. rare.
[app. f. part n. 3 + nit.]
The pubic louse or crab-louse.
| 1530 Palsgr. 252/1 Partnyt that bredeth under ones arme, mortpou. 1547 Salesbury Welsh Dict., Krankleuen, a partnyt. |
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