First Known Use: 14th century
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1fester
noun fes·ter \ˈfes-tər\
Definition of FESTER
: a suppurating sore : pustule
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Origin of FESTER
Middle English, from Anglo-French festre, from Latin fistula pipe, fistulous ulcer
Other Medicine Terms
2fester
verb
: to become painful and infected
: to become worse as time passes
fes·teredfes·ter·ing \-t(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of FESTER
intransitive verb
1
: to generate pus
3
a : to cause increasing poisoning, irritation, or bitterness : rankle <dissent festered unchecked> b : to undergo or exist in a state of progressive deterioration <allowed slums to fester>
transitive verb
: to make inflamed or corrupt
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First Known Use of FESTER
14th century
FESTER Defined for Kids
fester
verb fes·ter \ˈfe-stər\
fes·teredfes·ter·ing
Definition of FESTER for Kids
: to become painfully red and sore and usually full of pus <The wound festered.>
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