2 entries under this word

Ergotism

Er'go-tism, n.

noun

n. [Fr. ergotisme, from Lat. ergo. See ERGO.] A logical inference; a conclusion; a deduction. [Obs.] Browne.

Er'got-ism, n.

noun

n. [From ergot, q. v.] 1. The poisonous effect of ergot, as eaten in bread made from spurred rye. 2. The spur of rye; ergot.