a. Obs. [f. BURNT + -ISH.] Having symptoms of burning, somewhat burnt.
1662. J. Chandler, Van Helmont’s Oriat., 227. Thirst ariseth in Fevers by reason of burntish putrefactions.
1674. R. Godfrey, Inj. & Ab. Physic, 70. Burntish and stinking belchings … plainly attest it.
