v. Obs. rare. [a. Fr. apostume-r (15th c. in Littré), f. apostume; see prec.] To form or break into an abscess.
1525. Ld. Berners, Froiss., II. cli. 417. He was in ieopardy of dethe, for his hed apostumed.
1530. Palsgr., 434/1. I apostume, as a sore dothe, Japostume.
