Chilblain

Definitions of chilblain

noun a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, often affecting the toes and fingers

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother always warned me to wear warm socks in the winter to avoid chilblains.

A2 After playing in the snow all day, my toes were red and swollen from chilblains.

B1 Chilblains can be prevented by keeping your extremities warm and dry during cold weather.

B2 The doctor recommended applying a soothing cream to help alleviate the discomfort of my chilblains.

C1 Despite wearing multiple layers of clothing, I still developed chilblains on my fingers from the extreme cold.

C2 The mountaineer had to cut short his expedition due to severe chilblains on his feet.

Examples of chilblain in a Sentence

formal Chilblains are a medical condition caused by exposure to cold and damp conditions.

informal My toes always get chilblains in the winter if I don't wear warm socks.

slang I hate when my feet get all chilblainy from being outside in the snow.

figurative The chilblains of neglecting self-care can manifest in various ways.

Grammatical Forms of chilblain

• past tense: chilblained
• plural: chilblains
• comparative: more chilblain
• superlative: most chilblain
• present tense: chilblains
• future tense: will chilblain
• perfect tense: have chilblained
• continuous tense: is chilblaining
• singular: chilblain
• positive degree: chilblain
• infinitive: to chilblain
• gerund: chilblaining
• participle: chilblained

Origin and Evolution of chilblain

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'chilblain' originated from Middle English 'chileblein', which came from Old English 'cele' meaning cold and 'blegen' meaning sore or blister.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'chilblain' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning of a cold-induced skin condition characterized by redness, itching, and swelling. However, advancements in medical knowledge have led to more specific classifications and treatments for chilblains.