bister

noun

bis·ter ˈbi-stər

variants or bistre

1

: a yellowish-brown to dark brown pigment used in art

2

: a grayish to yellowish brown

bistered

ˈbi-stərd

adjective

Word History

Etymology

French bistre

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bister was in 1728

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“Bister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bister. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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