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verb intransitive

algesco

2nd PP algescere · 3rd PP alsi · conj. 3rd
v. inch. n. [algeo].
v. inch. n. [algeo].
To catch cold •
To catch cold: ne ille alserit, Ter. Ad. 1, 1, 11 (cf.: frigus colligere, Hor. Ep. 1, 11, 13, and perfrigescere, Juv. 7, 194).—
to become cold •
Post-Aug. (cf. algens) of things, to become cold: (vites) aegrotant et, cum alsere, laesis uredine attonsarum oculis, Plin. 17, 24, 37, § 226: rabies flammarum, Prud. Apoth. 142.
Perseus ID: n1814 Key: algesco