Where does “dropsy” come from?
Dropsy comes from Middle English ydropsy, from Old French ydropisie, from Latin hydropisis, from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ meaning water, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European wed-.
dropsy (English): Swelling, edema, often from chronic obstructive...
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- Swelling, edema, often from chronic obstructive...
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