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gościec

//ˈɡɔɕ.t͡ɕɛt͡s/ | [ˈɡɔɕ.t͡ɕɛt͡s]/
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    rheumatism, especially rheumatoid arthritis

Synonyms & related words

Word family
  • gośćcowy
Synonyms

Etymology

From gość (“guest”) + -ec, stemming from the superstition that if the disease is treated "like a guest" it might leave its host seeking an even better reception elsewhere.

Nominative
Singular
gościec
Plural
Genitive
Singular
gośćca
Plural
Dative
Singular
gośćcowi
Plural
Accusative
Singular
gościec
Plural
Instrumental
Singular
gośćcem
Plural
Locative
Singular
gośćcu
Plural
Vocative
Singular
gośćcu
Plural

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