Burstenness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Burstenness is a noun meaning (obsolete) A broken or bruised condition; brokenness; in the extract, a mass of bruises.
Meaning
(obsolete) A broken or bruised condition; brokenness; in the extract, a mass of bruises.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, medicine) A rupture; a hernia.
Example Sentences
The leaf bruised and laid to any green wound in the hands or legs, doth heal them quickly; and being bound to the throat, much helpeth the quinsy; it helpeth also ruptures and burstenness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bursting, rankness, upburst, upbursting, burstiness, proruption.
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