n. [ AS. ampre, ompre, a crooked swelling vein: cf. Prov. E. amper a tumor with inflammation. Cf. the first syllable in agnail, and berry a fruit. ] 1. (Far.) A soft tumor or bloody wart on horses or oxen. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A disease of the roots of turnips, etc.; -- called also fingers and toes. [ 1913 Webster ]