See also: slimniecē

Latvian

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Etymology

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From slims (sick, ill) +‎ -niece, or slimnieks (patient) +‎ -e (fem.) (the latter with palatalization of k to c).

Noun

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slimniece f (5th declension, masculine form: slimnieks)

  1. (female) sick person, patient (woman having a health problem)
    leikemijas slimniecea (female) leukemia patient

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