dropsical

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Dropsical watchmen have long importuned like unfortunates to avail themselves of some favored herb.

From Time Magazine Archive

Dropsical gentleman puts some smelling-salts under the nose of old maid.

From The History and Records of the Elephant Club by Doesticks, Q. K. Philander

Dropsical it certainly is, for it will hold a dozen passengers inside.

From American Notes by Dickens, Charles

Dropsical as it is, the larva cannot contain sufficient liquid to moisten and convert into easily compressible mud the long column of earth which must be removed from the burrow.

From Social Life in the Insect World by Miall, Bernard

Dropsical accumulations are found in the legs, chest, neck, and belly.

From A Treatise on Sheep: The Best Means for their Improvement, General Management, and the Treatment of their Diseases. by Blacklock, Ambrose