blain
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless the blain grew chillier and chillier until at last they were compelled to send for a physician.
From Bill the Minder by Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath)
In addition to these, blain, "to become white," is a Scand. loan-word, but rather from Dan. blegne than Norse blæikna, cp. blake above.
From Scandinavian influence on Southern Lowland Scotch by Flom, George Tobias
"I guess you know it, Miss Lilly, that with all the honors we got by our daughter, we're still blain, respegtable beoble."
From Star-Dust by Hurst, Fannie
The primary seat of blain, is the cellular substance beneath the integument of the part.
From The Dog by Youatt, William
The blain is more frequent in spring and summer than at other seasons of the year.
From The Dog by Youatt, William
