What is a public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception of diseased persons, particularly those affected with contagious diseases called?
lazaret — A public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception of diseased persons, particularly those affected with contagious diseases. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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