gleet

noun

ˈglēt 

: a chronic inflammation (such as gonorrhea) of a bodily orifice usually accompanied by an abnormal discharge

also : the discharge itself

Word History

Etymology

Middle English glet slimy or mucous matter, from Anglo-French glette, from Latin glittus viscous; akin to Latin gluten glue — more at clay

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

gleet

noun

ˈglēt 

: a chronic inflammation (as gonorrhea) of a bodily orifice usually accompanied by an abnormal discharge

also : the discharge itself

gleety

-ē 

adjective

gleetier; gleetiest