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Etymology
from the former belief that it could be healed by a king's touch
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of king's evil was
in the 14th century
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“King's evil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king%27s%20evil. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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