blistering
[ blis-ter-ing ]
/ ˈblɪs tər ɪŋ /
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adjective
noun
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM blistering
blis·ter·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby blistering
B list, blister, blister beetle, blister copper, blister gas, blistering, blister pack, blister rust, blister steel, blistery, B.Lit.
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British Dictionary definitions for blistering
blistering
/ (ˈblɪstərɪŋ, -trɪŋ) /
adjective
(of weather) extremely hot
(of criticism) extremely harsh
Derived forms of blistering
blisteringly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for blistering
blistering
[ blĭs′tər-ĭng ]
n.
vesiculation
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