Fever(n.) 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.
Fever(n.) 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.
Fever(v. t.) To put into a fever; to affect with fever; as, a fevered lip.
Fevered(imp. & p. p.) of Fever
Fevering(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fever
Feverous(a.) Affected with fever or ague; feverish.
Feverous(a.) Pertaining to, or having the nature of, fever; as, a feverous pulse.
Feverous(a.) Having the tendency to produce fever; as, a feverous disposition of the year.
Feverously(adv.) Feverishly.
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