sb. pl. [mod.L., a. Gr. κέδματα sb. pl.] (See quots.) Hence † Cedmatous a. Obs.
1715. Kersey, Cedmata (G.), humours falling down upon the joynts, especially about the Hips.
1736. in Bailey.
1775. in Ash.
1881. Syd. Soc. Lex., Cedmata, old name for chronic pains of the joints, particularly the hip-joint.