{ } a. [ L. septicus, Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;, fr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_; to make putrid: cf. F. septique. ] Having power to promote putrefaction. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a septic manner; in a manner tending to promote putrefaction. [ 1913 Webster ]