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valetudinary

adjective

[L. valetudinarius, from valetudo, from valeo, to be well.]

Sickly; weak; infirm; seeking to recover health.

valetudinary

A person of a weak, infirm or sickly constitution; one who is seeking to recover health. Valetudinarians must live where they can command and scold.