There was a strict order against coming to those pits, and that was
only to prevent infection.
De Foe.
2. That which infects, or causes the communicated disease; any
effluvium, miasm, or pestilential matter by which an infectious disease
is caused.
And that which was still worse, they that did thus break out spread
the infection further by their wandering about with the distemper
upon them.
De Foe.
3. The state of being infected; contamination by morbific particles;
the result of infecting influence; a prevailing disease; epidemic.
The danger was really very great, the infection being so very
violent in London.
De Foe.
4. That which taints or corrupts morally; as, the infection of vicious
principles.
It was her chance to light Amidst the gross infections of those
times.
Daniel.
5. (Law) Contamination by illegality, as in cases of contraband goods;
implication.