Meaning
an adjective, primarily used of "psoriasis," characterized by an eruption of rough, scaly patches; later, "leprous," but chiefly used as a noun, "a leper," Mat 8:2, Mat 10:8, Mat 11:5, Mar 1:40, Luk 4:27, Luk 7:22, Luk 17:12; especially of Simon, mentioned in Mat 26:6, Mar 14:3.