blister

[ blis-ter ]
/ ˈblɪs tər /

noun

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

to form or rise as a blister or blisters; become blistered.

Origin of blister

1250–1300; Middle English blister, blester < Old Norse blǣstri, dative of blāstr swelling. See blast, blow2

OTHER WORDS FROM blister

re·blis·ter, verb un·blis·tered, adjective

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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, adjective blistery, adjective

Word Origin for blister

C13: from Old French blestre, probably from Middle Dutch bluyster blister; see blast

Medical definitions for blister

blister
[ blĭstər ]

n.

A local swelling of the skin that contains watery fluid and is caused by burning, infection, or irritation.