First Known Use: 14th century
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1blister
noun blis·ter \ˈblis-tər\
: a raised area on the skin that contains clear liquid and that is caused by injury to the skin
: a raised area on a surface (such as a painted wall) that is filled with air
Full Definition of BLISTER
1
: an elevation of the epidermis containing watery liquid
2
: an enclosed raised spot (as in paint) resembling a blister
3
: an agent (as lewisite) that causes blistering
4
: a fungal disease of plants marked by raised patches on the leaves
5
: any of various structures that bulge out (as a gunner's compartment on a bomber)
— blis·tery \-t(ə-)rē\ adjective
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Origin of BLISTER
Middle English blister, blester, probably from Old English *blȳster, *blǣster; akin to Old Norse blāstr swelling, Old English blǣst blast
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verb
blis·teredblis·ter·ing \-t(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of BLISTER
intransitive verb
: to become affected with a blister
transitive verb
1
: to raise a blister on
2
: lambaste 2
First Known Use of BLISTER
15th century
BLISTER Defined for Kids
1blister
noun blis·ter \ˈbli-stər\
Definition of BLISTER for Kids
1
: a small raised area of the skin filled with a watery liquid
2
: a swelling (as in paint) that looks like a blister of the skin
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verb
blis·teredblis·ter·ing
Definition of BLISTER for Kids
1
: to develop a blister or blisters <My heel blistered on the hike.>
2
: to cause blisters on <Tight shoes can blister your feet.>
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