Rheumatic \Rheu*mat"ic\, a. [Gr. ??? subject to a discharge or
flux: cf. L. rheumaticus, F. rhumatique. See Rheum,
Rheumatism.]
1. Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.
[Obs.]
2. (Med.) Of or pertaining to rheumatism; as, rheumatic pains
or affections; affected with rheumatism; as, a rheumatic
old man; causing rheumatism; as, a rheumatic day.
That rheumatic diseases do abound. --Shak.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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