1. (a.) Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.

2. (a.) of or pertaining to rheumatism; as, rheumatic pains or affections; affected with rheumatism; as, a rheumatic old man; causing rheumatism; as, a rheumatic day.

3. (n.) One affected with rheumatism.

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