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(1):

(n.) A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of the functions, including usually, thirst and loss of appetite. Many diseases, of which fever is the most prominent symptom, are denominated fevers; as, typhoid fever; yellow fever.

(2):

(v. t.) To put into a fever; to affect with fever; as, a fevered lip.

(3):

(n.) Excessive excitement of the passions in consequence of strong emotion; a condition of great excitement; as, this quarrel has set my blood in a fever.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Fever'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​f/fever.html. 1828.
 
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