Lazaret \Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\, n. [F. lazaret,
or It. lazzeretto, fr. Lazarus. See Lazar.]
A public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception
of diseased persons, particularly those affected with
contagious diseases.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Lazaret \Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\n. (Naut.)
Note: (Pronounced by seamen ?)
A low space under the after part of the main deck, used as a
storeroom.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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