Associations to the word «Lunger»

Wiktionary

LUNGER, noun. A person who lunges.
LUNGER, noun. (slang) A person afflicted with a disease of the lungs, especially one suffering from tuberculosis.

Dictionary definition

LUNGER, noun. Someone who moves forward suddenly (as in fencing).
LUNGER, noun. A person with pulmonary tuberculosis.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.