tet·ter (t t  r)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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