Impostume
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmˈpɒstjuːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Impostume is a noun meaning (obsolete) An abscess.
Meaning
(obsolete) An abscess.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Alternative form of imposthume.
Example Sentences
Jaſon Phereus [Jason of Pherae] [was] utterly forſaken of all Phyſitians, by reaſon of an impoſtume he had in his breaſt […]
The great impoſtume of the realme vvas dravvne / Euen to a head: the multitudinous ſpavvne / VVas the corruption, vvhich did make it ſvvell / VVith hop'd ſedition (the burnt ſeed of hell.)
Word Forms
- impostumes
- imposthume
- impostuming
- impostumed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abscess, imposthume, imposthumation, abscession, apostume, impressure.
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