Defn: One afflicted with cretinism.
CRETINISM
Cre"tin*ism (kr"tn-*z'm), n. Etym: [F. cr.]
Defn: A condition of endemic or inherited idiocy, accompanied by physical degeneracy and deformity (usually with goiter), frequent in certain mountain valleys, esp. of the Alps.
CRETINOUS
Cre"tin*ous (-s), a.
Defn: Having the characteristics of a cretin. "Cretinous stupefaction." Ruskin.
CRETISM
Cre"tism (kr"tz'm), n. Etym: [Gr. Titus i. 12.]
Defn: A Cretan practice; iying; a falsehood.
CRETONNE Cre*tonne" (kr-tn"), n. Etym: [F., gr. Creton, its first manufacturer.]
1. A strong white fabric with warp of hemp and welt of flax.
2. A fabric with cotton warp and woolen weft.