First Known Use: before 12th century
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1fever
noun fe·ver \ˈfē-vər\
: a body temperature that is higher than normal
: a disease that causes an increase in body temperature
: a state of excited emotion or activity
Full Definition of FEVER
1
a : a rise of body temperature above the normal b : any of various diseases of which fever is a prominent symptom
2
a : a state of heightened or intense emotion or activity b : a contagious usually transient enthusiasm : craze
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Origin of FEVER
Middle English, from Old English fēfer, from Latin febris
Related to FEVER
2fever
verb
fe·veredfe·ver·ing \ˈfē-vriŋ, ˈfe-vər-iŋ\
Definition of FEVER
transitive verb
: to throw into a fever : agitate
intransitive verb
: to contract or be in a fever : become feverish
First Known Use of FEVER
1606
FEVER Defined for Kids
fever
noun fe·ver \ˈfē-vər\
Definition of FEVER for Kids
1
: a body temperature that is higher than normal
2
: a disease involving fever
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