chilblain Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
pernio; chilblains.
WordNet
Chil"blain` noun
Etymology
Definitions
A blain, sore, or inflammatory swelling, produced by exposure of the feet or hands to cold, and attended by itching, pain, and sometimes ulceration.
Chil"blain` transitive verb
Definitions
To produce chilblains upon.