milt-sick
A South African and British dialect term historically describing livestock suffering from a disease of the spleen — most specifically anthrax.
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A South African and British dialect term historically describing livestock suffering from a disease of the spleen — most specifically anthrax. 'Milt' is an archaic word for the spleen. In South African use the term referred directly to anthrax in cattle and sheep. Now largely obsolete in everyday speech; primarily of historical veterinary interest.
Several head of cattle were found milt-sick at the far end of the farm, and the vet confirmed anthrax.
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Having a disease of the spleen.
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(ZA) Having anthrax .
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