Meaning of fester in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfɛstər/

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1. Verb

   fester

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from the rare word fester ‘fistula’, later ‘festering sore’, or Old French festrir (verb), both from Old French festre (noun), from Latin fistula‘pipe, reed, fistula’

   Definitions

   1. ripen and generate pus

   Examples

   • « her wounds are festering »

2. Noun

   fester

   Definitions

   1. a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus