Definition of blain Blain

/blejˈn/ - [bleyn] - blain

We found 6 definitions of blain from 5 different sources.

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What does blain mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: blains

blain - an inflammatory swelling or sore
  sore an open skin infection
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • blain (Noun)
    A skin swelling or sore; a blister; a blotch.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary πŸ“˜

  • blain (n.)
    An inflammatory swelling or sore; a bulla, pustule, or blister.
  • blain (n.)
    A bladder growing on the root of the tongue of a horse, against the windpipe, and stopping the breath.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary πŸ“•

  • blain
    blān, n. a boil or blister. [A.S. blegen, a blister, prob. from blawan, to blow.]

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