ailing
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/ noun C1- An ailment.
Plural ailings
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A CAT, hearing that the Birds in a certain aviary were ailing dressed himself up as a physician, and, taking his cane and a bag of instruments becoming his profession, went to call on them.
Another day—two at the most—and I have my case complete, but until then guard your charge as closely as ever a fond mother watched her ailing child.
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