Ail and Lameness

Ail

Ail noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.
Usage example: half of the staff is out sick with the usual wintertime ails

Lameness and ail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lameness" instead a noun "Ail".

Nearby Word: ailed

Lameness

Lameness noun - Disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet.

Ail and lameness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ail" instead a noun "Lameness".

Nearby Words: lame, lamely
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