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IMPOSTHUMATION

\ɪmpˌɒsthjuːmˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɪmpˌɒsthjuːmˈe‍ɪʃən], \ɪ_m_p_ˌɒ_s_t_h_j_uː_m_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of IMPOSTHUMATION

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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The act of forming an abscess: an abscess.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The act of forming an abscess; an imposthume.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

n. The formation of an abscess ;- an abscess.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

The act of forming an imposthume, the state in which an imposthume is formed.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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