'Fever sore' definitions:

Definition of 'Fever sore'

From: GCIDE
  • Fever \Fe"ver\ (f[=e]"v[~e]r), n. [OE. fever, fefer, AS. fefer, fefor, L. febris: cf. F. fi[`e]vre. Cf. Febrile.]
  • 1. (Med.) A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of the functions, including usually, thirst and loss of appetite. Many diseases, of which fever is the most prominent symptom, are denominated fevers; as, typhoid fever; yellow fever. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: Remitting fevers subside or abate at intervals; intermitting fevers intermit or entirely cease at intervals; continued or continual fevers neither remit nor intermit. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Excessive excitement of the passions in consequence of strong emotion; a condition of great excitement; as, this quarrel has set my blood in a fever. [1913 Webster]
  • An envious fever Of pale and bloodless emulation. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • After life's fitful fever he sleeps well. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Brain fever, Continued fever, etc. See under Brain, Continued, etc.
  • Fever and ague, a form of fever recurring in paroxysms which are preceded by chills. It is of malarial origin.
  • Fever blister (Med.), a blister or vesicle often found about the mouth in febrile states; a variety of herpes.
  • Fever bush (Bot.), the wild allspice or spice bush. See Spicewood.
  • Fever powder. Same as Jame's powder.
  • Fever root (Bot.), an American herb of the genus Triosteum (Triosteum perfoliatum); -- called also feverwort and horse gentian.
  • Fever sore, a carious ulcer or necrosis. --Miner. [1913 Webster]