Fever — Defs

01 n. A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of the functions, including …

1.
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.(Med.)
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.
“An envious fever Of pale and bloodless emulation.” — Shak.

“After life's fitful fever he sleeps well.” — Shak.

Phrases & compounds

Brain fever — 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 — a blister or vesicle often found about the mouth in febrile states; a variety of herpes.

Fever bush — the wild allspice or spice bush. See Spicewood.

Fever powder — Same as Jame's powder.

Fever root — an American herb of the genus Triosteum (Triosteum perfoliatum); -- called also feverwort and horse gentian.

Fever sore — a carious ulcer or necrosis.

02 v. t. To put into a fever; to affect with fever; as, a fevered lip.

imp. & p. p. Fevered; p. pr. & vb. n. Fevering

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To put into a fever; to affect with fever; as, a fevered lip.[R.]
“The white hand of a lady fever thee.” — Shak.