Middle English Dictionary Entry
irrī̆tāciọ̄n n.
Entry Info
Forms | irrī̆tāciọ̄n n. |
Etymology | L irrītātio & OF irritacïon. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Med. Stimulation of a sore or morbid swelling.
Associated quotations
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)35b/b : In case in which þe materie war sanied, procede warly..withouten calefaccioun and irritacion, with drede of incarnacioun.