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1. An inflammatory swelling or sore; a bulla, pustule, or blister. "Blotches and blains must all his flesh emboss." (Milton)
2. <veterinary> A bladder growing on the root of the tongue of a horse, against the windpipe, and stopping the breath.
Origin: OE. Blein, bleyn, AS. Blgen; akin to Dan. Blegn, D. Blein; perh. Fr. The same root as E. Bladder. See Bladder.
(01 Mar 1998)
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