Murrain \Mur"rain\, n. [OE. moreine, OF. morine, fr. OF. morir, murir, 8die, L. mori, moriri.] (Far.) An infectious and fatal disease among cattle. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] {A murrain on you}, may you be afflicted with a pestilent disease. --Shak. [1913 Webster]