Rheumatic

Part of speech: noun (n.)

One affected with rheumatism.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

1. Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic. [Obs.]

2. 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.