n. One belonging to the Semitic race. Also used adjectively. [ Written also Shemite. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Nat. Hist.) Half terete. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Med.) Having the characteristics of both a tertian and a quotidian intermittent. -- n. An intermittent combining the characteristics of a tertian and a quotidian. [ 1913 Webster ]