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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Feister, v. [e.m.E. feaster, ME. feyster, feestern (c 1440), var. festren, OF. festrir.] tr. To cause to fester. —1604-9 Grahame Anat. Hum. 13 b.
If the members of thy bodie be cresd or feistred with filthy sores
