Blister
/ˈblɪs.tər/noun
A small bubble on the skin filled with serum or other liquid.
Did you know?In medieval times, blisters were often associated with witchcraft, as they were thought to be signs of a curse or divine punishment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*blistwō
“A swelling or blister.”
Old English
OE
blistre
“A blister or swelling.”
Middle English
ME
blistere
“A painful swelling on the skin.”
Modern English
English
blister
“The current form referring to a bubble on the skin.”