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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Fomentation

· Fo·men·ta·tion · IPA /ˌfoʊmənˈteɪʃən/
01 n. The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of d…
  1. 1.
    The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors.(Med.)
  2. 2.
    Excitation; instigation; encouragement.
    “Dishonest fomentation of your pride.” Young.