valetudinary

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Beside these suffering men Lord George lay on a floor all night, having given up the minister's house in Musselburgh, which had been destined as his quarters, to those who were valetudinary.

From Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. by Thomson, Mrs.

His Majesty began to become valetudinary; and the hypochondria which tormented him rendered his humor very melancholy.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 06 by Carlyle, Thomas

Be pleased to acquaint us how we must behave our selves towards this valetudinary Friendship, subject to so many Heats and Colds, and you will oblige, Sir, Your humble Servant, Miranda.'

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph

Monsieur St. Euvremont makes thus his potage de santé of boiled meat for dinner being very valetudinary....

From The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened by MacDonell, Anne

It is still visited by valetudinary people, especially on the 1st of May and the 1st of August.

From Chronicles of Strathearn by Macdougall, W. B.