Ul"cer*ous*ness

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Ulcerous \Ul"cer*ous\, a. [L. ulcerosus: cf. F. ulc['e]reux.]
   1. Having the nature or character of an ulcer; discharging
      purulent or other matter. --R. Browning.
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   2. Affected with an ulcer or ulcers; ulcerated.
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            It will but skin and film the ulcerous place.
                                                  --Shak.
      [1913 Webster] -- {Ul"cer*ous*ly}, adv. --
      {Ul"cer*ous*ness}, n.
      [1913 Webster] Ulcuscle