be at the plague

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1.
historical EnglishUnited Kingdomarchaichistorical
- To be afflicted with the plague or a similarly widespread, serious disease.
- To suffer severely from an epidemic or contagious malady.
2.
historical EnglishUnited Kingdomarchaicliterary
- To be under a severe misfortune, curse, or scourge; to be plagued by persistent troubles.
- To be the object of intense blame, hostility, or calamitous circumstances (figurative, historical usage).

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