Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as simple continued fever (which see, under fever).
  • noun Same as dengue.

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Examples

  • He spoke of them as wearied and dispirited, sick with fatigue and the sun-fever, and boldly asserted that they were an easy prey.

    Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea Tom Bevan

  • Hailing a lesser native officer, he learnt that the Ressaldar had been ill with sun-fever all night, and was still quite unfit for work.

    Captain Desmond, V.C. Maud Diver 1906

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