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blain

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blain  (bln)
n.
A skin swelling or sore; a blister; a blotch.
[Middle English, from Old English blegen.]
blain [bleɪn]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) a blister, blotch, or sore on the skin
[Old English blegen; related to Middle Low German bleine]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.blain - an inflammatory swelling or sore
sore - an open skin infection
chilblain, chilblains, pernio - inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
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Blain walked out for "personal reasons" but the World Cup technical committee have allowed Scotland to draft in MacLeod as a replacement even though the switch is not injuryrelated.
Calum joins Scotland's cup quest by Birmingham Mail (England)
 
 
 
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