How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
the pox — historical smallpox. → pox the pox informal syphilis. → pox … English new terms dictionary
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party — … Wikipedia
pox (the pox) — n venereal disease. Originally referring to syphilis, pox is a variant form of pocks (as in pock marks) meaning pustules and itself related to pocket … Contemporary slang
Pox — can refer to: *A disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pockmarks, often caused by various animal viruses. *Orthopoxviruses **Smallpox (aka the pox ) **Monkeypox **Cowpox **Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) *Herpes… … Wikipedia
The P.O.X. — The P.O.X. Allgemeine Informationen … Deutsch Wikipedia
pox — [pɔks US pa:ks] n old use [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: pocks, plural of pock mark on the skin , from Old English pocc] 1.) the pox a) the disease ↑syphilis b) the disease ↑smallpox 2.) … Dictionary of contemporary English
pox — ► NOUN 1) any disease caused by a virus and producing a rash of pimples that become pus filled and leave pockmarks on healing. 2) (the pox) historical smallpox. 3) (the pox) informal syphilis. ● a pox on Cf. ↑a pox on … English terms dictionary
Pox — Pox, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Poxed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Poxing}.] To infect with the pox, or syphilis. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
The Castle (radio series) — The Castle is a 2007 Radio 4 comedy set in the Middle Ages and referencing modern life. It is written by Kim Fuller. It was first broadcast from 7 September 2007, at 11.30am. Episodes#Sir William De Warenne moves into the castle next door, and… … Wikipedia
Pox party — A pox party, or flu party or flu fling, is an activity where children are deliberately exposed to a virus to promote immunity. Such parties are typically organized by parents on the premise of building the immune systems of their children against … Wikipedia
