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blain


blain

noun \ˈblān\

Definition of BLAIN

: an inflammatory swelling or sore

Origin of BLAIN

Middle English, from Old English blegen; akin to Middle Low German bleine blain, Old English blāwan to blow
First Known Use: before 12th century

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