Where does “blister” come from?
Blister comes from Old French blestre, of uncertain origin and ultimate etymology.
blister (English): A small bubble between the layers of the skin...
Definitions
- A small bubble between the layers of the skin...
Ancestry of “blister”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | blister | — |
| 2 | Old French | blestre | Alternative form of blostre |
Words derived from “blister”