A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
A group of common grackles.
A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
To afflict with a disease or other calamity.
The act of scratching an itch.
A light scratching sound, like a small animal burrowing.
To scratch so as to relieve an itch or irritation.
To make a light scratching sound, like a small animal burrowing.