Fever /(fē"vẽr)/

Fe·ver

Fever

n.
  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.
    After life's fitful fever he sleeps well.

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.

Fever

v. t.

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

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