chilblain

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears, occurring when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather (but do not freeze, which would lead to frostbite instead).

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From chill + blain, literally “cold sore”.

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hot ache tetter

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