imposthume

noun, verb — 4 senses

imposthume

noun

Etymology A corruption of aposteme.

1

Obsolete An abscess.

2

Obsolete A person suffering from an abscess.

Derived terms: imposthumate

imposthume

verb

Etymology A corruption of aposteme.

1

Obsolete To form an abscess.

2

Obsolete To affect with an abscess.

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