lepra

Editor unfamiliar with this word, a usage, or perhaps archaic language is involved: any more info?

English: ‘leper’.

Mihalic says lepra is a Rabaul variant. Is this still true?

The Buk Baibel uses sik lepra.

See original Mihalic entry.

Noun forms

  1. leprosy (used in Rabaul area) ® lepa
    Orait wantu sik lepra bilong en i pinis, na dispela man i kamap klin And immediately his leprosy was cleansed (Buk Baibel Matyu 8:3)

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