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Etymology

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From imposthume +‎ -ate.

Verb

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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.