{ } a. [ L. arthriticus, Gr. 'arqritiko`s. See Arthritis. ] 1. Pertaining to the joints. [ Obs. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Of or pertaining to arthritis; gouty. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. afflicted with arthritis. Syn. -- creaky, rheumatic, rheumatoid. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]