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a small, inflamed swelling of the skin
  • a painful pimple on his back

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The first known use of pimple was in the 14th century

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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimple. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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