chilblain

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An itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears. It occurs when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather
{n} a sore made by cold or frost
{i} sore caused by cold
Chilblains are painful red swellings which people sometimes get on their fingers or toes in cold weather
A blain, sore, or inflammatory swelling, produced by exposure of the feet or hands to cold, and attended by itching, pain, and sometimes ulceration
To produce chilblains upon
inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
chilblains
plural form of chilblain
chilblains
inflammation of limb extremities caused by exposure to cold and wet conditions

Though I had desired so much to see London, when I arrived in it I was unfortunately unable to gratify my curiosity; for I had at this time the chilblains to such a degree that I could not stand for several months, and I was obliged to be sent to St. George's Hospital. - The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano by Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa.

A chilblain
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a chilblain
kibe
chilblains
painful red areas on your fingers or toes that are caused by cold weather
chilblains
plural of chilblain
chilblain
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