a chronic disease characterised by the enlargement of certain parts of the body, esp. the legs and genitals, and by the hardening and ulceration of the surrounding skin, caused by obstruction of the lymphatic vessels, often due to infestation by filarial worms; elephantiasis.

a short period of space of time; a short-while.

ancient time which cannot be dated.

to ask for permission; to seek for an order.

to obediently carry out another's instruction order.

to receive an order, instruction or command.