imposthumate

English

Etymology

From imposthume +‎ -ate.

Verb

imposthumate (third-person singular simple present imposthumates, present participle imposthumating, simple past and past participle imposthumated)

1. To apostemate; to form an imposthume or abscess.
   • 1792 September 6, Hester Piozzi, Thraliana:

     [T]he Measles & Hooping Cough left the Lungs tender ten Years ago—& at this critical Time of Life they may imposthumate.