tertian
/T EH1 R SH AH0 N/noun
- 1
A tertian fever.
- 2
The puncheon, an old wine cask, three of which made a tun.
adjective
- 1
(of a fever) Characterised by paroxysms recurring every other day (that is, every third day by inclusive reckoning).
- 2
Pertaining to the mean-tone temperament, in which major thirds are perfectly in tune.
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