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blister
[ blis-ter ]
/ ˈblɪs tər /
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noun
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to form or rise as a blister or blisters; become blistered.
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Origin of blister
OTHER WORDS FROM blister
re·blis·ter, verbun·blis·tered, adjectiveWords nearby blister
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British Dictionary definitions for blister
blister
/ (ˈblɪstə) /
noun
verb
to have or cause to have blisters
(tr) to attack verbally with great scorn or sarcasm
Derived forms of blister
blistered, adjectiveblistery, adjectiveWord Origin for blister
C13: from Old French blestre, probably from Middle Dutch bluyster blister; see blast
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Medical definitions for blister
blister
[ blĭs′tər ]
n.
A local swelling of the skin that contains watery fluid and is caused by burning, infection, or irritation.
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