The Only Use of
fester
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- Come, Victor; not brooding thoughts of vengeance against the assassin, but with feelings of peace and gentleness, that will heal, instead of festering, the wounds of our minds.†
p. 74.9festering = (of an injury) getting inflammation and creating pus OR (generally) getting worse -- especially through inattention
Definition:
of an injury: to be inflamed and create pus
generally: get worse -- especially through inattention
generally: get worse -- especially through inattention