2. (Med.)
Defn: To suppurate; to generate pus, as an ulcer.
DIGEST Di"gest, n. Etym: [L. digestum, pl. digesta, neut., fr. digestus, p. p.: cf. F. digeste. See Digest, v. t.]
Defn: That which is digested; especially, that which is worked over, classified, and arranged under proper heads or titles; esp. (Law),
Defn: a compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged.
The term is applied in a general sense to the Pandects of Justinian
(see Pandect), but is also specially given by authors to compilations
of laws on particular topics; a summary of laws; as, Comyn's Digest;
the United States Digest.
A complete digest of Hindu and Mahommedan laws after the model of
Justinian's celebrated Pandects. Sir W. Jones.
They made a sort of institute and digest of anarchy, called the
Rights of Man. Burke.
DIGESTEDLY
Di*gest"ed*ly, adv.
Defn: In a digested or well-arranged manner; methodically.
DIGESTER
Di*gest"er, n.
1. One who digests.
2. A medicine or an article of food that aids digestion, or strengthens digestive power. Rice is . . . a great restorer of health, and a great digester. Sir W. Temple.