a general name for all periodical fevers, which, according to the different times of the returns of the feverish paroxysm, are denominated tertian, quartan, and quotidian. See MEDICINE Index.

Ague-Cake, the popular name for a hard tumour on the left side of the belly, lower than the false ribs, said to be the effect of intermittent fevers.

Ague-Tree, a name given to the sassafras, on account of its febrifuge qualities.