† iˈnustion Obs.
[n. of action f. L. inūrĕre, inust-: see prec. and -tion.]
1. Burning.
| 1618 T. Adams Serm. Bad Leaven Wks. 1862 II. 354 A kingdom brought him to tyranny, tyranny to..inustion of other countries, among which Israel felt the smart in the burning of her cities and massacring her inhabitants. |
2. The action of burning in or branding with fire. Also fig.
| 1647 H. More Song of Soul Notes 429 That memory that is seated in the Mundane spirit of man, by a strong impression, or inustion of any phantasme..upon that spirit. |
3. Cauterization.
| 1684 tr. Bonet's Merc. Compit. xix. 711 The Chinese..undertake to cure almost all Diseases by Inustion. 1765 Univ. Mag. XXXVII. 237/2 It may be..done by..scarification, or by inustion. 1822–34 Good's Study Med. (ed. 4) III. 288 The latter..recommending that inustion should follow the application of the knife, instead of preceding it. |