gumboil

[ guhm-boil ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a small abscess on the gum, originating in an abscess in the pulp of a tooth.

gumboil

/ ˈɡʌmˌbɔɪl /

noun

1. an abscess on the gums, often at the root of a decayed tooth Also calledparulis

Word History and Origins

Origin of gumboil¹

First recorded in 1745–55; gum ² + boil ²

Example Sentences

"Do you deny it, you miserable little gumboil? Do you plead not guilty?"

From Literature

I only thought she had been led into it by old Betty Martin—Mr. Mustard's sister—who is so ugly that it gives you a gumboil only to look at her.

From Project Gutenberg

I've been young myself, and I know youth is touchy as a gumboil when it comes to love affairs.

From Project Gutenberg

A rum steak—it was "rum," inflicted us with gumboils for a week.

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Grace wouldn't touch them; said she had enough pig in her system to last her ten years and she knew she'd break out in gumboils.

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