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blister

|blis/ter|

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/ˈblɪstər/

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/ˈblɪstə/

intense heat or speed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'blister' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'blister,' which came from Old French 'blestre,' meaning 'swelling.'

Historical Evolution

'blestre' transformed into the Middle English word 'blister,' and eventually became the modern English word 'blister.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'swelling,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a bubble on the skin.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum, caused by friction, burning, or other damage.

After hiking for hours, she had a painful blister on her heel.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to form a blister or blisters.

The sunburn caused his skin to blister.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35