imposthumate

verb

imposthumate

verb

Etymology From imposthume + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

1

To apostemate; to form an imposthume or abscess.

[T]he Measles & Hooping Cough left the Lungs tender ten Years ago—& at this critical Time of Life they may imposthumate.1792 September 6, Hester Piozzi, Thraliana:

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