valetudinary

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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

This attack gives a decidedly valetudinary tone to one of his subsequent letters to Deborah.

From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Bruce, Wiliam Cabell

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

Instead of making him a valetudinary, this continual liability to death aided to make him a hero.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 05, March, 1858 by Various

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.