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wicker (iou) and Eaton agent (medicine)


wicker (iou)



wicker noun, adjective, & verb. ME.
[Of E. Scandinavian origin (cf. Swedish viker, Danish viger willow), from base of Swedish vika to bend (cf. Old English wican give way, collapse, and WEAK adjective & noun).]
A. noun.
Pliant twigs, usu. of willow, plaited together in basketry; wickerwork. ME.
A pliant twig esp. as used for making baskets etc. Usu. in pl. (= sense 1). LME.
b. Such a twig forming part of the living plant. Now rare. E16.
A wickerwork basket, cradle, chair, etc. L16.
Comb.: wickerwork = sense 1 above.
b. adjective. Made, consisting of, or covered with wicker. E16.
C. verb trans. Furnish, cover, or enclose with wicker. Chiefly as wickered adjective. E16.
wickered adjective encased in or made of wickerwork L16.

Eaton agent (medicine)


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mycoplasma pneumoniae


A small atypical form of bacteria, intermediate in size between typical bacteria and viruses. Thought to play a significant role in pneumonia and bronchitis. Mycoplasmal respiratory infections are common in children and young adults.

Common symptoms include malaise, fever, chills and a dry hacking cough.