Rickety: alternatives and connections

A basket made of rushes, used chiefly for containing figs and raisins.

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A basket made of rushes, used chiefly for containing figs and raisins.

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Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage, happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable.

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Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage, happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable.

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Affected with disease of any kind; ill; indisposed; not in health. See the Synonym under Illness.

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Affected with disease of any kind; ill; indisposed; not in health. See the Synonym under Illness.

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Not stable; not firm, fixed, or constant; subject to change or overthrow.

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Not stable; not firm, fixed, or constant; subject to change or overthrow.

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Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets.

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Literally, inflammation of the spine, but commonly applied to the rickets. See Rickets.

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A disease which affects children, and which is characterized by a bulky head, crooked spine and limbs, depressed ribs, enlarged and spongy articular…

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A disease which affects children, and which is characterized by a bulky head, crooked spine and limbs, depressed ribs, enlarged and spongy articular…

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Weak.

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Broken down with age; wasted and enfeebled by the infirmities of old age; feeble; worn out.

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Deficient in physical strength; weak; infirm; debilitated.

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Not firm or sound; weak; feeble; as, an infirm body; an infirm constitution.

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Of or pertaining to rachitis; affected by rachitis; rickety.

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Destitute of sap; not juicy.

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Shaking or trembling; as, a shaky spot in a marsh; a shaky hand.

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Wanting physical strength.

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In a weak manner; with little strength or vigor; feebly.

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