wartless
noun
1.
a small, often hard, abnormal elevation on the skin, usually caused by a papomavirus.
2.
any small protuberance, as on the surface of certain plants, the skin of certain animals, etc.
3.
any unattractive detrimental feature or aspect: The biography presents the full story of the prime minister's political career, warts and all.
Origin:
before 900; Middle English; Old English wearte; cognate with German Warze, Old Norse varta; akin to Latin verrūca wart
before 900; Middle English; Old English wearte; cognate with German Warze, Old Norse varta; akin to Latin verrūca wart
Related forms
wart·ed, adjective
wart·less, adjective
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| —n | |
| 1. | pathol Also called: verruca any firm abnormal elevation of the skin caused by a virus |
| 2. | botany a small rounded outgrowth |
| 3. | warts and all with all blemishes evident |
| [Old English weart(e); related to Old High German warza, Old Norse varta] | |
| 'warted | |
| —adj | |
| 'wartlike | |
| —adj | |
| 'warty | |
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Word Origin & History
wart
O.E. wearte, from P.Gmc. *warton- (cf. O.N. varta, O.Fris. warte, Du. wrat, O.H.G. warza, Ger. warze "wart"), from PIE base *wer- (cf. L. verruca "swelling, wart;" see vary). Phrase warts and all "without concealment of blemishes" is attested from 1763, supposedly from Oliver
Cromwell's instruction to his portrait painter.
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Medical Dictionary
wart (wôrt)
n.
A hard, rough lump that grows on the skin and is caused by infection with certain viruses; it typically occurs on the hands or feet. Also called verruca, verruga.
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Science Dictionary
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Slang Dictionary
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