Canker

Canker [N]

a gangrene or mortification which gradually spreads over the whole body ( 2 Timothy 2:17 ). In James 5:3 "cankered" means "rusted" (RSV) or tarnished.

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible

Bibliography Information

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Canker". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .