† doloˈriferous,a.Obs. [f. L. type *dolōrifer, f.dolōr-em dolour + -fer bearing: see -ferous.] Causing pain; = next. 1599A. M. tr.Gabelhouer's Bk. Physicke 73/1 Applye it on or in the doloriferous tooth.1638Whitaker Blood of Grape 74 (T.) In such doloriferous affects in the joints.