† ˈfestry,a.Obs. [f. fester n. + -y1.] Full of festers, festering. c1400Lanfranc's Cirurg. 341 A good oynement for to make clene ulcera þat ben hori & festri & polipum.1565Jewel Def.Apol. (1611) 547 Somewhat to salue a festry matter, ye tel vs a long tedious tale.