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tetter

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tet·ter  (ttr)
n. Chiefly Southern U.S.
Any of various skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, or herpes, characterized by eruptions and itching.

[Middle English teter, from Old English; see der- in Indo-European roots.]

tetter [ˈtɛtə]
n
1. (Medicine / Pathology) a blister or pimple
2. (Medicine / Pathology) Informal any of various skin eruptions, such as eczema
[Old English teter; related to Old High German zitaroh, Sanskrit dadru, Late Latin derbita]


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Walker developed Tetter Salve as a remedy for skin diseases.
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