† aˈpostemed, -umed, ppl. a. Obs.
[f. prec. + -ed.]
Formed into an abscess; festered. Also fig.
| a 1626 Bp. Andrewes Serm. (1856) I. 161 To prick the swelling, and let out the apostumed matter of pride from a many of us. c 1700 Gentl. Instruc. (1732) 252 (D.) From this apostem'd member flows the corruption of atheism. |