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furuncle (n.)
"a boil, circumscribed inflammation on the skin," 1670s, from Latin
furunculus
, "a boil, burning sore," also "petty thief, pilferer," diminutive of
fur
"thief" (see
furtive
). Related:
Furuncular
;
furunculous
.
