Fever

Webster's Practical Dictionary- A Practical Dictionary of the Englih Language · 1884 · p. 154

fe'ver, n. (Med.) A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a derangement of the functions. Strong excitement of any kind; a season of excitement. — Fe'verish, a. Affected by; pert, to, indicating, or Pert, like, fever. a.