1. (Grossier) Qui a la vérole, syphilitique.
2. (Grossier) Par ext. pourri(e).
(Populaire) Syphilis.
ETYM For pocks, Old Eng. pokkes. Related to Pock. It is plural in form but is used as a singular.
A contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks.