anbur-y Meaning, Definition & Usage

An"bur-y, Am"bur*y noun (Also<

• Anbur-y
• Ambury

)

Etymology

AS. ampre, ompre, a crooked swelling vein: cf. Prov. E. amper a tumor with inflammation. Cf. the first syllable in agnail, and berry a fruit.

Definitions

1. (Far.) A soft tumor or bloody wart on horses or oxen.
2. A disease of the roots of turnips, etc.; -- called also fingers and toes.