a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
source: WordNet 3.0
intense nervous anticipation
In a fever of resentment.
source: WordNet 3.0
A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of the functions, including usually, thirst and loss of appetite. Many diseases, of which fever is the most prominent symptom, are denominated fevers; as, typhoid fever; yellow fever.
source: Webster 1913
verb
To put into a fever; to affect with fever; as, a fevered lip.
