Meaning of fester in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  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 »

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    fester

    Definitions

    1. a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus

    Derived terms

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