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chilblain
(chil|blain)
Pronunciation:
/ˈtʃɪlbleɪn/
noun
a painful, itching swelling on a hand or foot, caused by poor circulation in the skin when exposed to cold.
Derivatives
chilblained
adjective
Origin:
mid 16th century
: from
chill
+
blain
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