First Known Use: before 12th century
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tetter
noun tet·ter \ˈte-tər\
Definition of TETTER
: any of various vesicular skin diseases (as ringworm, eczema, and herpes)
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Origin of TETTER
Middle English teter, from Old English; akin to Old High German zittaroh tetter, Sanskrit dadru leprosy, dṛṇāti he tears — more at tear
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