What does BLAIN mean?

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A swelling or sore on the skin, typically caused by an infection or injury.

Pronunciations: US: /bleɪn/; UK: /bleɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "blain" comes from Middle English "bleine" and Old English "blǣgen" meaning "bladder" or "boil". It was first used in the 14th century and is still used today, though it is considered archaic or poetic.

Synonyms: Sore, Boil, Pustule, Abscess, Ulcer.

Related Words: Blase, Blate, Blare, Blaze, Bleak.

Example Sentences:

• He developed a painful blain on his foot after hiking in the woods.
• The blain on her lip made it difficult to eat.
• The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the blain on his arm.