v. Obs. rare. Aphet. var. of INFECT.
1541. R. Copland, Guydon’s Quest. Chirurg., Q ij b. Yf the father were fecte.
1558–68. Warde, trans. Alexis’ Secr., 43 a. A very good remedie, as well for to preserue a man agaynst the infection of the ayre, as to drive it away after he is fected with it.
