"shoddy fever" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shoddy fever (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) A febrile disease characterized by dyspnea and bronchitis, caused by inhaling dust or mold. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
    Sense id: en-shoddy_fever-en-noun-l8rCTeEe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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