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n. [ &unr_;. fomentatio: cf. F. fomentation. ] 1. (Med.) (a) 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. (b) The lotion applied to a diseased part. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Excitation; instigation; encouragement. [ 1913 Webster ]

Dishonest fomentation of your pride. Young. [ 1913 Webster ]