matterate

[mat-uh-reyt]

verb (used without object)

New England, Upstate New York, and Southern U.S..

matterated, matterating 

1. to fester; suppurate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of matterate¹

Perhaps by folk etymology from maturate

Example Sentences

G. But you wanted to know—Then these things suppurate and matterate and spread— Mrs. G. Pin, you're making me sick!

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