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Definition of black-and-blue
: darkly discolored from blood effused by bruising
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“Black-and-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black-and-blue. Accessed 14 Jun. 2021.
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black-and-blue
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of black-and-blue
: having dark marks (called bruises) on your skin because of being hit or injured
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black-and-blue
adjective
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Kids Definition of black-and-blue
: darkly discolored (as from a bruise)
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Medical Definition of black-and-blue
: darkly discolored from blood effused by bruising
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The first known use of black-and-blue was in 1568
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